Healthcare Pawtucket, RI Pop. 75,604

Optometrist Salary in Pawtucket, Rhode Island

The median optometrist salary in Pawtucket, RI is $124,334 per year, which is 1% below the national median and 8.3% below the Rhode Island state average.

City Median
$124,334
vs State Avg
$-11,303
vs National
$-1,256
Cost of Living
96%

Optometrist Salary in Pawtucket by Experience

In Pawtucket, an entry-level optometrist earns around $81,180, while experienced professionals earn up to $176,220 per year. The local cost of living index is 96% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$81,180
$-820 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$126,720
$-1,280 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$176,220
$-1,780 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Pawtucket, RI

Percentile Pawtucket
10th Percentile $77,220
25th Percentile $99,000
Median (50th) $124,334
75th Percentile $156,420
90th Percentile $190,080

Optometrist Salary in Other Rhode Island Cities

Providence, RI
$139,405
Pop. 190,934
Warwick, RI
$131,870
Pop. 82,823
Cranston, RI
$129,358
Pop. 82,934
East Providence, RI
$126,846
Pop. 47,139

How to Become a Optometrist in Pawtucket

Education

Most optometrist positions require a doctoral degree. Pawtucket and the surrounding Rhode Island 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 Pawtucket may vary based on local industry and population growth.