DOL Median (Massachusetts)
$102,960
vs National
-10%
National: $114,400BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$70,280
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$102,960
-10% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$114,400
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Optometrists in Massachusetts earns $102,960 in nominal terms, which is 10% 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 $70,280 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Massachusetts
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| VISION CARE BOSTON, INC. | $124,800 | 1 |
| National Vision Inc. | $120,000 | 120 |
| WILMINGTON EYE GROUP | $117,131 | 3 |
| Massachusetts Eye and Ear Associates | $114,400 | 3 |
| Atlee Gleaton Eye Care | $111,000 | 2 |
| HARVARD SQUARE EYE CARE, P.C. | $111,000 | 4 |
| DAmbrosio Eye Care, Inc. | $110,000 | 6 |
| DAVID M LURIA OD PC | $110,000 | 2 |
| LICKTEIG FAMILY EYECARE PC | $110,000 | 1 |
| PROJECT 2020 INC. | $107,000 | 1 |
| NEWTON WELLESLEY EYE ASSOCIATES, P.C. | $106,080 | 3 |
| 2020 Inc. | $105,000 | 3 |
| NORTH SHORE EYE CARE | $104,000 | 1 |
| EZ EYECARE, INC. | $104,000 | 2 |
| ALL EYE CARE AT DAVIS INC. | $104,000 | 1 |
| Community Health Connections, Inc. | $102,118 | 2 |
| John Magalhaes and Associates, Inc. | $101,920 | 7 |
| WATERTOWN EYE GROUP, INC. | $96,762 | 2 |
| Lahey Clinic, Inc. | $95,000 | 2 |
| East Boston Neighborhood Health Center | $93,600 | 3 |
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How much does a Optometrists make in Massachusetts?
The median Optometrists salary in Massachusetts is $102,960 based on 56 DOL filings.
Is Massachusetts a good place to work as a Optometrists?
A Optometrists in Massachusetts earns 10% less than the national median of $114,400, or $70,280 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.