Optometrists in Nevada
Get the information you need to know about working as an Optometrist.
You’re in luck! Jobs for Optometrists in Nevada are projected to grow and these jobs tend to pay higher than average.
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Projected employment for Optometrists in Nevada is growing faster than average.
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Optometrists in Nevada earn higher salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.
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How Many Optometrists Work in Nevada?
In 2018, there were 330 Optometrists working in the state.
There were 200 Optometrists employed in this state in 2017.
That’s growth of 130 jobs between 2017 and 2018.
The typical state has 505 Optometrists working in it, which means Nevada has fewer Optometrists than average.
Job Projections for Nevada
Jobs for Optometrists in this state are growing at a rate of 16.1% which is slower than the nationwide estimated projection of 17.9%.
Nevada Annual Job Openings
The BLS estimates 20 annual job openings, and a total of 360 jobs for Nevada Optometrists in 2026.
Nationwide, the prediction is 2,000 annual jobs and 47,400 total jobs in 2026.
What do Optometrists Make in Nevada?
In 2018 wages for Optometrists ranged from $52,470 to $194,780 with $120,040 being the median annual salary.
Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $25.23 to $93.65. The median hourly rate was $57.71.
Workers in this field were paid a median of $56.59 an hour in 2017.
The hourly rate grew by $1.12.
The median salary in Nevada is higher than the nationwide median salary.
Top Nevada Metros for Optometrists
The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most Optometrists.
Metro | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
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Reno, NV | 60 | n/a |
Top States for Optometrists Employment
The table below shows the states where most Optometrists work.
State | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
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California | 3,760 | $111,790 |
Texas | 2,750 | $111,720 |
Illinois | 2,300 | $113,770 |
New York | 2,040 | $122,230 |
Michigan | 1,590 | $112,120 |
Florida | 1,590 | $104,280 |
Pennsylvania | 1,450 | $110,930 |
Massachusetts | 1,200 | $124,890 |
Ohio | 1,200 | $112,380 |
New Jersey | 1,160 | $116,340 |
Virginia | 1,090 | $120,940 |
Indiana | 1,080 | $92,480 |
North Carolina | 1,080 | $116,520 |
Georgia | 990 | $91,900 |
Minnesota | 900 | $117,380 |
Colorado | 830 | $131,190 |
Tennessee | 720 | $105,590 |
Washington | 700 | $113,220 |
Arizona | 660 | $123,700 |
Oklahoma | 630 | $87,780 |
Below are the states where Optometrists get paid the most:
State | Annual Median Salary |
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North Dakota | $155,030 |
Vermont | $141,880 |
Alaska | $134,040 |
Colorado | $131,190 |
Maryland | $130,600 |
Connecticut | $129,540 |
Massachusetts | $124,890 |
Arizona | $123,700 |
New Hampshire | $122,720 |
New York | $122,230 |
References
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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