DOL Median (Boston, MA)
$104,000
vs National
-9.1%
National: $114,400BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$70,990
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$104,000
-9.1% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$114,400
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Optometrists in Boston, MA earns $104,000 in nominal terms, which is 9.1% below the national average of $114,400. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 146.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $70,990 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Boston, MA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| VISION CARE BOSTON, INC. | $124,800 | 1 |
| Massachusetts Eye and Ear Associates | $114,400 | 3 |
| PROJECT 2020 INC. | $107,000 | 1 |
| 2020 Inc. | $105,000 | 3 |
| EZ EYECARE, INC. | $104,000 | 2 |
| New England College of Optometry | $92,500 | 13 |
| OPHTHALMIC CONSULTANTS OF BOSTON | $80,829 | 3 |
| THE NEW ENGLAND COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY | N/A | 2 |
| Children's Hospital | N/A | 3 |
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How much does a Optometrists make in Boston, MA?
The median Optometrists salary in Boston, MA is $104,000 based on 13 DOL filings.
Is Boston, MA a good place to work as a Optometrists?
A Optometrists in Boston, MA earns 9.1% less than the national median of $114,400, or $70,990 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.