DOL Median (Rhode Island)
$96,006
vs National
-16.1%
National: $114,400BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$86,727
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$96,006
-16.1% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$114,400
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Optometrists in Rhode Island earns $96,006 in nominal terms, which is 16.1% below the national average of $114,400. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 110.7 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $86,727 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Rhode Island
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| RHODE ISLAND OPTOMETRICS, PLLC | $98,509 | 2 |
| OPTOMETRIC PROVIDERS OF RHODE ISLAND INC. | $96,006 | 4 |
| PROVIDENCE COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS, INC. | $90,000 | 1 |
| BROWN VISION CARE | $88,000 | 4 |
| OCEAN STATE EYE CARE INC. | N/A | 2 |
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How much does a Optometrists make in Rhode Island?
The median Optometrists salary in Rhode Island is $96,006 based on 8 DOL filings.
Is Rhode Island a good place to work as a Optometrists?
A Optometrists in Rhode Island earns 16.1% less than the national median of $114,400, or $86,727 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.