Optometrist 📊 Income Report 2026 | Largest Sample Size 1,920+ ODs

We’re thrilled to share our largest 2026 Optometry Income & Salary Survey, with 1,972 doctors providing insights on key topics like student loan ROI for students, fair compensation, and the true impact of annual income across our profession. This year, we also normalized earnings by days worked, giving a clearer picture of each OD’s real income potential.

What You’ll Find in the Survey

• ✅ Largest Sample Size Ever: Over 1,972 responses, reducing selection bias compared to other smaller survey
• ✅ Regional, Gender, & Racial Analysis: Deeper breakdowns than ever before
• ✅ Normalized Income Data: Adjusted by days worked for more accurate comparisons
• ✅ Fair Pay Guidance by States: Helps employed and owner ODs negotiate effectively
• ✅ Student Loan Debt & School Insights: Vital info for future ODs weighing costs and returns
• ✅ Financial Planning Foundation: Use the data to build savings, investing, and debt strategies
• ✅ Advanced Analysis and Inferences (NEW): More detailed interpretation of trends across the profession

At ODs on Finance, our mission is to help every OD reach financial freedom. Enjoy reading some of the highlight below, please SUBSCRIBE BELOW TO ACCESS THE Full Report for more in-depth data and analysis!

– Dat, Aaron, Julie & Chris | ODs on Finance Team