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Optometrists (29-1041) in Hartford Labor Market Area
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Hartford LMA (1Q 2023)
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Estimated employment160
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Entry wageN/A
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 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Ambulatory Health Care Services14089.4%
 Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Ambulatory Health Care Services140$
Optometrists (29-1041)
Diagnose, manage, and treat conditions and diseases of the human eye and visual system. Examine eyes and visual system, diagnose problems or impairments, prescribe corrective lenses, and provide treatment. May prescribe therapeutic drugs to treat specific eye conditions. Ophthalmologists are included in Physicians and Surgeons, All Other (29-1069).
Median Wage History
YearThis OccupationCompared to Occupational GroupDifference
Current  $0.00 $86813.22 -$86813.22
2022$0.00NaN$83600.00+3.8%-$83600.00
2021$0.00NaN$79879.44+4.7%-$79879.43
2020$0.00NaN$77793.66+2.7%-$77793.66
2019$0.00NaN$76215.24+2.1%-$76215.24
2018$0.00NaN$74467.70+2.3%-$74467.70
2017$0.00NaN$72889.28+2.2%-$72889.28
2016$0.00NaN$71367.23+2.1%-$71367.23
2015$0.00NaN$70014.30+1.9%-$70014.29
2014$0.00NaN$68604.99+2.1%-$68604.99
YearThis OccupationCompared to All OccupationsDifference
Current  $0.00 $54800.97 -$54800.97
2022$0.00NaN$52980.00+3.4%-$52979.99
2021$0.00NaN$50128.29+5.7%-$50128.28
2020$0.00NaN$48410.39+3.5%-$48410.38
2019$0.00NaN$47036.07+2.9%-$47036.06
2018$0.00NaN$45661.75+3.0%-$45661.74
2017$0.00NaN$44356.15+2.9%-$44356.14
2016$0.00NaN$43325.41+2.4%-$43325.40
2015$0.00NaN$42225.95+2.6%-$42225.95
2014$0.00NaN$41332.64+2.2%-$41332.64
Note: The mid-wage is the median wage. The average wage is the mean wage. The entry-level wage is equal to the average of the lower third of reported wages for the occupation. The wage range consists of the 10th and 90th percentiles; 80% of workers earn between this wage range, 10% earn less while 10% earn more.
Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2023
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
Bridgeport-Stamford $76.56  130  
Norwich-New London $68.28  40  
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
Bridgeport-Stamford $76.56  130  
Norwich-New London $68.28  40