Healthcare Middletown, DE Pop. 22,350

Optometrist Salary in Middletown, Delaware

The median optometrist salary in Middletown, DE is $125,590 per year, which is 0.0% above the national median and 2.9% below the Delaware state average.

City Median
$125,590
vs State Avg
$-3,768
vs National
+$0
Cost of Living
98%

Optometrist Salary in Middletown by Experience

In Middletown, an entry-level optometrist earns around $82,000, while experienced professionals earn up to $178,000 per year. The local cost of living index is 98% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$82,000
+$0 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$128,000
+$0 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$178,000
+$0 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Middletown, DE

Percentile Middletown
10th Percentile $78,000
25th Percentile $100,000
Median (50th) $125,590
75th Percentile $158,000
90th Percentile $192,000

Optometrist Salary in Other Delaware Cities

Wilmington, DE
$134,381
Pop. 70,898
Newark, DE
$130,614
Pop. 33,398
Bear, DE
$126,846
Pop. 21,000
Dover, DE
$123,078
Pop. 39,403

How to Become a Optometrist in Middletown

Education

Most optometrist positions require a doctoral degree. Middletown and the surrounding Delaware area have institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

Eye ExaminationRefractionContact Lens FittingOcular DiseasePatient EducationDiagnostic Equipment

Job Outlook

Nationally, optometrist employment is projected to grow 9% over the next decade (faster than average). Demand in Middletown may vary based on local industry and population growth.