DOL Median (Virginia)
$123,600
vs National
+8%
National: $114,400BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$122,741
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$123,600
+8% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$114,400
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Optometrists in Virginia earns $123,600 in nominal terms, which is 8% above the national average of $114,400. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 100.7 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $122,741 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Virginia
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| MyEyeDr. Optometry of Virginia, PLLC | $135,000 | 6 |
| MYEYEDR OPTOMETRY OF MARYLAND, LLC | $123,600 | 10 |
| Capital Vision Services, LLC | $120,000 | 22 |
| TREEHOUSE EYES - TYSONS CORNER PC | $100,503 | 2 |
| OPTOMTERIC CONSULTANTS OF VIRGINIA, INC. | $90,000 | 2 |
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How much does a Optometrists make in Virginia?
The median Optometrists salary in Virginia is $123,600 based on 13 DOL filings.
Is Virginia a good place to work as a Optometrists?
A Optometrists in Virginia earns 8% more than the national median of $114,400, or $122,741 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.