Healthcare Waldorf, MD Pop. 77,000

Optometrist Salary in Waldorf, Maryland

The median optometrist salary in Waldorf, MD is $136,893 per year, which is 9.0% above the national median and 4.4% below the Maryland state average.

City Median
$136,893
vs State Avg
$-6,280
vs National
+$11,303
Cost of Living
105%

Optometrist Salary in Waldorf by Experience

In Waldorf, an entry-level optometrist earns around $89,380, while experienced professionals earn up to $194,020 per year. The local cost of living index is 105% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$89,380
+$7,380 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$139,520
+$11,520 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$194,020
+$16,020 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Waldorf, MD

Percentile Waldorf
10th Percentile $85,020
25th Percentile $109,000
Median (50th) $136,893
75th Percentile $172,220
90th Percentile $209,280

Optometrist Salary in Other Maryland Cities

Silver Spring, MD
$158,243
Pop. 81,015
Columbia, MD
$153,220
Pop. 104,681
Germantown, MD
$149,452
Pop. 90,676
Baltimore, MD
$140,661
Pop. 585,708

How to Become a Optometrist in Waldorf

Education

Most optometrist positions require a doctoral degree. Waldorf and the surrounding Maryland 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 Waldorf may vary based on local industry and population growth.