OptometryResearch & Data
Workforce numbers, pay benchmarks and state licensing rules for ODs, opticians and clinic staff, in one place.
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Data and statistics
Headcounts, BLS pay benchmarks and projected openings for optometrists, opticians and ophthalmic technicians, each figure sourced.
Plus a live count of the openings listed on OptometryHires.
Optometrist StatisticsMarket, pay and demand figures for optometrists, from BLS data and current OptometryHires listings.
Each figure names its source and year, with a ready-made citation.
Optician StatisticsMarket, pay and demand figures for opticians, from BLS data and current OptometryHires listings.
Each figure names its source and year, with a ready-made citation.
Optometric Technician StatisticsMarket, pay and demand figures for optometric technicians, from BLS data and current OptometryHires listings.
Each figure names its source and year, with a ready-made citation.
Ophthalmic Technician StatisticsMarket, pay and demand figures for ophthalmic technicians, from BLS data and current OptometryHires listings.
Each figure names its source and year, with a ready-made citation.
Eye Care Employers Hiring NowA live directory of the 86 employers with the most open roles on OptometryHires.
Counts refresh daily from current listings.