National Employment Trends 29-1041.00 - Optometrists Bright Outlook  

In the United States:

Employment (2025)
45,100 employees
Projected employment (2035)
49,400 employees
Projected growth (2025-2035)
10% Much faster than average
Projected annual job openings (2025-2035)
2,000

United States source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2025-2035 employment projections . "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period. "Projected annual job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.