Number of optometrists employed by U.S. state 2023

Published by Jenny Yang, May 6, 2024

As of May 2023, the estimated number of optometrists employed in the United States was 41,390 and ranged from around 70 to 6,190, by state. California registered the highest number of optometrists, whereas Alaska, Wyoming and the District of Columbia had the lowest.

Number of optometrists employed in the United States in 2023, by state

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April 2024

Region

North America, United States

Survey time period

As of May 2023

Special properties

Excluding self-employed

Supplementary notes

Estimated total employment rounded to the nearest 10.
No data available for missing states or territories.

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