OFFICIAL H-1B DISCLOSURES
Optometrist
Reported H-1B wages for this job title. Explore roles, wages, and case statuses using public Department of Labor records.
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THE BIG PICTURE
Official U.S. DOL recordsOptometrist insights
Total filings972All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Median yearly base salary$125,000697 eligible salary records
Employer names437Distinct reported names
Typical salary range$110,000–$140,000Middle 50% of yearly wages
Filing & salary trends
How reported activity and wages changed over time
All loaded years · FY 2016–2026FY 2026*91 filings$147,000 median · n=66
*FY 2026 covers Q1–Q3 through June; earlier years cover full fiscal years. Median: certified, positive yearly base wages; nominal USD.
$125k–$150kMost common wage band
$0$125k$250k+
$25k bands · 697 certified filings with positive yearly wages. Final band includes all wages ≥$250k.
Optometrist823
$125,000 median · n=582 eligible
Optometrists52
$117,500 median · n=42 eligible
Associate Optometrist31
$114,400 median · n=19 eligible
Staff Optometrist16
$114,400 median · n=15 eligible
Managing Optometrist9
$149,000 median · n=7 eligible
Od (Optometrist)5
$155,000 median · n=5 eligible
Attending Optometrist4
$93,000 median · n=1 eligible
Optometrist Leader3
$95,098 median · n=3 eligible
Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
New York, NY23
$133,120 median · n=15 eligible
Brooklyn, NY19
$133,000 median · n=10 eligible
Chicago, IL14
$116,375 median · n=10 eligible
Boston, MA12
$105,500 median · n=10 eligible
Burlington, MA9
$96,044 median · n=4 eligible
Miami, FL9
$127,500 median · n=8 eligible
Bronx, NY8
$135,000 median · n=5 eligible
Buffalo, NY8
$145,000 median · n=7 eligible
Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
87.4%Certified LCAs
Certified850 87.4%
Denied43 4.4%
Certified - Withdrawn41 4.2%
Withdrawn38 3.9%
Denominator: all 972 matching filings. LCA certification is not a visa approval rate.
National Vision Inc.120
$130,000 median · n=111 eligible
Visionworks Of America, Inc.33
$142,064 median · n=4 eligible
Doctor'S Exchange Of Washington, P.C.24
$120,000 median · n=21 eligible
Doctor'S Exchange Of Arizona, P.C.21
$130,000 median · n=20 eligible
Crystal Clear Eye Associates Of Florida Pa20
$125,000 median · n=20 eligible
Gulfview Vision Associates, P.A.19
$165,000 median · n=18 eligible
Empire Vision Center, Inc.14
$130,000 median · n=13 eligible
Eyecare-Pro, P.A.12
$131,950 median · n=9 eligible
Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
$125,000Median reported annual base wage
10th percentile$91,624
25th percentile$110,000
Median (50th)$125,000
75th percentile$140,000
90th percentile$158,852
n=697 certified filings with positive yearly wages. Percentiles describe filings, not unique workers or total compensation.
Source: U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosures · FY 2016–2026 (FY 2026 partial) · salary charts exclude non-yearly pay, non-certified cases, and missing or non-positive wages. Coverage & methodology
Salary filing history
972 matching H-1B filings
Reported base wages in USD · pay period shown below each amount · select a salary for case details
| Employer | Job title | Base salary | Location | Submit date | Start date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visionworks Of America, Inc. | Optometrist | $82I-200-26166-013976 Reported wage: $82 / hour Annualized: $170,560 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-23 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Watertown, NY | 06/15/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Cleveland Clinic Foundation | Optometrist | $145,000I-200-26166-014642 Reported wage: $145,000 / year Annualized: $145,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-23 Employment end: 2029-06-30 Worker positions: 1 | Cleveland, OH | 06/15/2026 | 07/01/2026 |
| Visionworks Of America, Inc. | Optometrist | $73.49I-200-26160-997822 Reported wage: $73.49 / hour Annualized: $152,859 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-16 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Allen Park, MI | 06/09/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Myeyedr. Optometry Of North Carolina Pllc | Optometrist | $210,000I-200-26160-997977 Reported wage: $210,000 / year Annualized: $210,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-16 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Thomasville, NC | 06/09/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| University Of Miami | Optometrist 1 | $130,400I-200-26159-990772 Reported wage: $130,400–$130,401 / year Annualized: $130,400 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-15 Employment end: 2029-10-01 Worker positions: 1 | Naples, FL | 06/08/2026 | 10/02/2026 |
| Visionworks Of America, Inc. | Optometrist | $73.49I-200-26159-993911 Reported wage: $73.49 / hour Annualized: $152,859 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-15 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Allen Park, MI | 06/08/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Mass Optometric Associates, LLC | Optometrist | $135,000I-200-26156-985981 Reported wage: $135,000–$165,000 / year Annualized: $135,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-12 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Brockton, MA | 06/05/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Doctor'S Exchange Of Georgia, P.C. | Optometrist | $120,000I-200-26157-989333 Reported wage: $120,000–$155,000 / year Annualized: $120,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-12 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Marietta, GA | 06/06/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Family Healthcare Network | Optometrist | $160,290I-200-26155-982333 Reported wage: $160,290 / year Annualized: $160,290 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-11 Employment end: 2029-08-27 Worker positions: 1 | Visalia, CA | 06/04/2026 | 08/28/2026 |
| Myeyedr. Optometry Of Massachusetts, Pc | Optometrist | $160,000I-200-26148-958537 Reported wage: $160,000 / year Annualized: $160,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-04 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Topsfield, MA | 05/28/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Visionworks Of America, Inc. | Optometrist | $83I-200-26148-959645 Reported wage: $83 / hour Annualized: $172,640 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-04 Employment end: 2029-06-03 Worker positions: 1 | Watertown, NY | 05/28/2026 | 06/04/2026 |
| Visionworks Of America, Inc | Optometrist | $78I-200-26147-951632 Reported wage: $78 / hour Annualized: $162,240 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-03 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Duluth, MN | 05/27/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Doctor'S Exchange Of Washington, P.C. | Optometrist | $160,000I-200-26147-952551 Reported wage: $160,000–$180,000 / year Annualized: $160,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-03 Employment end: 2029-07-13 Worker positions: 1 | Burlington, WA | 05/27/2026 | 07/14/2026 |
| Visionworks Of America, Inc. | Optometrist | $75I-200-26142-941014 Reported wage: $75 / hour Annualized: $156,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-01 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Tinley Park, IL | 05/22/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Visionworks Of America, Inc. | Optometrist | $75I-200-26139-926127 Reported wage: $75 / hour Annualized: $156,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-05-27 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Evergreen Park, IL | 05/19/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Children'S Hospital Corporation | Optometrist | $100,000I-200-26139-928832 Reported wage: $100,000 / year Annualized: $100,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-05-27 Employment end: 2029-06-30 Worker positions: 1 | Boston, MA | 05/19/2026 | 07/01/2026 |
| Myeyedr. Optometry Of Massachusetts, Pc | Optometrist | $160,000I-200-26142-943269 Reported wage: $160,000 / year Annualized: $160,000 Status: Denied Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-05-26 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Topsfield, MA | 05/22/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Visionworks Of America, Inc. | Optometrist | $73.49I-200-26135-915931 Reported wage: $73.49 / hour Annualized: $152,859 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-05-22 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Allen Park, MI | 05/15/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Eye Care Group Of Southern Oregon LLC | Associate Optometrist | $160,000I-200-26136-919689 Reported wage: $160,000 / year Annualized: $160,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-05-22 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Grants Pass, OR | 05/16/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| National Vision Inc. | Optometrist | $147,000I-200-26134-912385 Reported wage: $147,000–$152,000 / year Annualized: $147,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-05-21 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Woodhaven, MI | 05/14/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| New England College Of Optometry | Pediatric Attending Optometrist | $118,000I-200-26133-903739 Reported wage: $118,000–$138,000 / year Annualized: $118,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-05-20 Employment end: 2029-06-30 Worker positions: 1 | Boston, MA | 05/13/2026 | 07/01/2026 |
| Buckeye State Optometry Associates P.C. | Optometrist | $150,000I-200-26133-907114 Reported wage: $150,000–$170,000 / year Annualized: $150,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-05-20 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Strongsville, OH | 05/13/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Ucsf Medical Center | Optometrist | $77.71I-200-26133-902475 Reported wage: $77.71 / hour Annualized: $161,637 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-05-19 Employment end: 2029-08-27 Worker positions: 1 | San Francisco, CA | 05/12/2026 | 08/28/2026 |
| Doctor'S Exchange Of Washington, P.C. | Optometrist | $160,000I-200-26128-887700 Reported wage: $160,000–$180,000 / year Annualized: $160,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-05-15 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Burlington, WA | 05/08/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| National Vision Inc. | Optometrist | $130,000I-200-26128-888570 Reported wage: $130,000–$142,000 / year Annualized: $130,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-05-15 Employment end: 2029-05-24 Worker positions: 1 | Vestal, NY | 05/08/2026 | 05/25/2026 |
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