Job title
Optometrist H-1B Salaries
657 certified H-1B filings · FY2016–FY2026 · median base $125k.
Median base
$125k
Middle 50%
$105k–$140k
Filings
657
Top sponsor
National Vision
Pay distribution
Base salary distribution
Whiskers reach P10–P90; the box is the P25–P75 interquartile range; the heavy line is the median. Base salary only.
By fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Filings | Median base |
|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | 6 | $155k |
| FY2025 | 67 | $152k |
| FY2024 | 60 | $130k |
| FY2023 | 60 | $120k |
| FY2022 | 64 | $119k |
| FY2021 | 63 | $130k |
| FY2020 | 47 | $124k |
| FY2019 | 91 | $125k |
| FY2018 | 79 | $125k |
| FY2017 | 76 | $116k |
| FY2016 | 44 | $104k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Optometrist
- National Vision95 · $130k
- Visionworks of America23 · $160k
- Doctor S Exchange of Arizona P C20 · $130k
- Crystal Clear Eye Associates of Florida20 · $125k
- Doctor S Exchange of Washington P C14 · $116k
- Empire Vision Center13 · $130k
- Eyecare Pro P A11 · $125k
- Optometric Providers of New Hampshire9 · $115k
- Kopolow Girisgen OD9 · $72k
- Katahdin Valley Health Center8 · $103k
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Optometrist?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Optometrist is $125k (FY2026), from 657 filings. The middle 50% earn between $105k and $140k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Optometrists?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Optometrist are National Vision, Visionworks of America, Doctor S Exchange of Arizona P C.
- Where are most H-1B Optometrist jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Optometrist roles are New York, NY, Chicago, IL, Brooklyn, NY.
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