Pediatric Optometry

Pediatric Optometry Salary

$23.5K

$36K

$52.5K

$38,622

/year

$18.57

/hour

Pediatric Optometry Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$38,622

Columbus

Ohio

$37,305

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    How much does a Pediatric Optometry make?

    As of Sep 3, 2026, the average annual pay for a Pediatric Optometry in the United States is $38,622 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $18.57 an hour. This is the equivalent of $742/week or $3,218/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $52,500 and as low as $23,500, the majority of Pediatric Optometry salaries currently range between $32,500 (25th percentile) to $40,500 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $47,000 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Pediatric Optometry varies greatly (by as much as 8000), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

    A Pediatric Optometry in your area makes on average $37,305 per year, or $1,317 (3.410%) less than the national average annual salary of $38,622. Ohio ranks number 41 out of 50 states nationwide for Pediatric Optometry salaries.

    To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Pediatric Optometry jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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    What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Pediatric Optometry Jobs

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Pediatric Optometry job is above the national average. Topping the list is Kentville, NS, , with Whitehorse, YT, and Haines Junction, YT, close behind in the second and third positions. Haines Junction, YT, beats the national average by $37,395 (96.8%), and Kentville, NS, furthers that trend with another $38,189 (98.9%) above the $38,622 average.

    With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Pediatric Optometry appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

    Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 4% between Kentville, NS, and Kelowna, BC, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for a Pediatric Optometry role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Kentville, NS

    $76,811

    $36.93

    Whitehorse, YT

    $76,323

    $36.69

    Haines Junction, YT

    $76,017

    $36.55

    North Cowichan, BC

    $75,794

    $36.44

    Oak Bay, BC

    $75,365

    $36.23

    Victoria, BC

    $75,046

    $36.08

    Alberton, PE

    $74,345

    $35.74

    Courtenay, BC

    $74,145

    $35.65

    Saint John, NB

    $73,658

    $35.41

    Kelowna, BC

    $73,503

    $35.34

    What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Pediatric Optometry Jobs in the U.S.

    We found a few related jobs that pay more than jobs in the Pediatric Optometry category.

    For example Majestic jobs pay as much as $202,673 (524.8%) more than the average Pediatric Optometry salary of $38,622. If you're qualified, finding work as a Majestic may help you make more money than that of the average Pediatric Optometry position.

    Job Title

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Majestic

    $241,295

    $116.01

    Primary Patent Examiner

    $117,945

    $56.70

    Director Optometrist

    $68,369

    $32.87

    Part Time Ophthalmic Technician

    $46,920

    $22.56

    Lens Technician

    $39,241

    $18.87

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    Infographic detailing Pediatric Optometry salary across the United States as of August 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $38,622 per year or $18.57 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.