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Optometrist - Federal Salaries of 2008
Pay Rates for "Optometrist"
How much does an Optometrist in the federal government get paid? $93,593.16* *Based on the 2008 average.Optometrist was the 188th most popular job in the U.S. Government in 2008, with 769 employed. The most common payscale was the administratively determined rates, not e payscale.
In 2008, the Veterans Health Administration hired the most employees titled Optometrist, with an average salary of $93,995.
Government Optometrist jobs are classified under the General Schedule (GS) payscale. Remember that the starting and maximum yearly pay listed above reflect base pay only - your actual salary will be higher based on the Locality Pay Adjustment for the area in which you work.
This occupation covers positions that require the application of professional optometric knowledges and skills in examining and analyzing the eye for diseases and defects and prescribing correctional lenses or exercises. Except for positions not involving patient care responsibility (e.g., research optometrist), positions in this occupation require a current license to practice optometry in a State or territory of the United States or in the District of Columbia.
Agencies that have hired an Optometrist
| Agency | Employees Hired | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Health Administration | 723 | $93,995.41 |
| Indian Health Service | 31 | $71,425.77 |
| Food and Drug Administration | 13 | $122,038.54 |
| Federal Aviation Administration | 1 | $123,866.00 |
| Armed Forces Retirement Home | 1 | $90,698.00 |
Optometrist Pay Distribution
The average pay for an Optometrist is $93,593.16. The highest paid Optometrist made $158,500 in 2008.
Common Optometrist Payscales
| Payscale | Number of Optometrist Employees |
|---|---|
| AD - Administratively Determined Rates, Not E | 363 |
| VP - Clinical Podiatrists And Optometrists Sc | 359 |
| GS - General Schedule | 35 |
| EG - Consultant (other) | 9 |
| EI - Advisory Committee Member (other) | 1 |
| FV - Faa Core Compensation Plan | 1 |
| SR - Statutory Rates Not Elsewhere Specified | 1 |
| Category: | N/A |
| Occupation Family: | 0600 MEDICAL, HOSPITAL, DENTAL, AND PUBLIC HEALTH GROUP |
Average Optometrist Pay Trend from 2004 to 2021
In 2004, the average pay for an Optometrist was $82,871. Since then, the average pay has increased to $118,908 in 2021.
Data Sources
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The series code of this occupation is 0662.