Optometrists Salary Guide for California
optometrists working in California earn an average of $128,160.00 per year, based on the latest available data.
Key Statistics
California vs National Salary Trends
The chart below compares California's optometrists salaries against national figures. This comparison helps you understand if California offers competitive compensation and how local market conditions affect wages in this field.
California shows a downward salary trend for optometrists, falling below the national average. This suggests challenges in the local job market for professionals in the field.
Local Market Analysis
Salaries for optometrists can vary significantly within California. The breakdown below shows how compensation differs across metropolitan and rural areas, helping you identify the most financially rewarding locations in the state.
North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area
San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward
Vallejo-Fairfield
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara
Santa Rosa
San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles-Arroyo Grande
Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade
Fresno
Modesto
Bakersfield
San Diego-Carlsbad
Stockton-Lodi
Santa Maria-Santa Barbara
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario
Salinas
Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim
Santa Cruz-Watsonville
Redding
Data Source: All salary information is obtained from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program. This data represents the most recent national employment and wage estimates for over 800 occupations. Note: Salary data is updated annually by the BLS. Regional variations may exist due to differences in cost of living, industry concentration, and local market conditions.