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Most optometrists work full time. Some work evenings and weekends to suit patients’ needs.
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2012-13 Edition
Optometrist EarningsThe median annual wage of optometrists was $94,990 in May 2010. The median wage is the wage at which half the workers in an occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $49,630, and the top 10 percent earned $166,400 or more. for State specific information, visit JOB OUTLOOK BY STATE | View over 90 Job Outlooks Below:  | |