- Examine eyes, using observation, instruments, and pharmaceutical agents, to determine visual acuity and perception, focus, and coordination and to diagnose diseases and other abnormalities, such as glaucoma or color blindness.
- Prescribe, supply, fit and adjust eyeglasses, contact lenses, and other vision aids.
- Analyze test results and develop
Optometrist | Average UK Salary & Outlook
Optometrists test vision, identify eye health problems, prescribe glasses and fit contact lenses.
Optometrists typically work around 36 to 38 hours per week.
As a Optometrist you will typically work evenings.
This occupation tends to be:
- Investigative — Investigative occupations frequently involve working with ideas, and require an extensive amount of thinking. These occupations can involve searching for facts and figuring out problems mentally.
- Social — Social occupations frequently involve working with, communicating with, and teaching people. These
| Average salary |
| 42,800 GBP * |
| per year |
Salary statistics
Average salary for Optometrist
Big gender gap
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55,911 GBP
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37,996 GBP
Average salary for part-time Optometrist
Average salary for full-time Optometrist
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22,304 GBP
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21,414 GBP
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29,166 GBP
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42,800 GBP
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37,996 GBP
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55,911 GBP
Salary over time for Optometrist
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40,832 GBP
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40,704 GBP
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41,186 GBP
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41,760 GBP
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42,570 GBP
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42,968 GBP
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42,800 GBP
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43,960 GBP
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44,587 GBP
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Future outlook for Optometrists
Balanced outlook
Balanced outlook
1% yearly wage growth (on average) Optometrist - Your future job?
Which qualifications do I need?
Find out what you need to know in order to become a Optometrist and the highest average level of education for people in this role.
Things to highlight for your Optometrist interview
Integrity Job requires being honest and ethical. Attention to Detail Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Concern for Others Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job. Analytical Thinking Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.
