DOL Median (Maryland)
$115,000
vs National
+0.5%
National: $114,400BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$98,712
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$115,000
+0.5% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$114,400
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Optometrists in Maryland earns $115,000 in nominal terms, which is 0.5% above the national average of $114,400. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 116.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $98,712 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Maryland
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| DRS. EVICH AND NATHAN OPTOMETRIST PA | $124,800 | 1 |
| MYEYEDR OPTOMETRY OF MARYLAND, LLC | $123,600 | 10 |
| KATZEN MEDICAL ASSOCIATES | $120,000 | 1 |
| National Vision Inc. | $120,000 | 120 |
| Capital Vision Services, LLC | $120,000 | 22 |
| WASHINGTON EYE INSTITUTE LLC | $112,000 | 2 |
| HOWARD BUDNER & ASSOCIATES OD PA | $109,990 | 1 |
| RICHARD S. SOLOMON, INC. | $109,000 | 2 |
| Johns Hopkins University | $71,001 | 5 |
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How much does a Optometrists make in Maryland?
The median Optometrists salary in Maryland is $115,000 based on 23 DOL filings.
Is Maryland a good place to work as a Optometrists?
A Optometrists in Maryland earns 0.5% more than the national median of $114,400, or $98,712 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.