Optometrists H1B Salary Data
SOC 29-1041.00· Last updated from DOL OFLC Disclosure Data · FY2026
The median H1B base salary for Optometrists is $141,000, based on 414 disclosure filings to the U.S. Department of Labor through FY2026.
Source: DOL OFLC Disclosure Data (FY2026) · About
Median H1B Wage
$141,000
Total H1B Filings
414
Wage Range
$68,396 – $317,000
Prevailing Wage Premium
+23.9% above
Filings at prevailing wage
3%
Share of H-1B filings offering exactly the DOL prevailing wage.
H-1B Wage Distribution
- P25 $124,800
- P50 (median) $141,000
- P75 $158,080
- P90 $179,104
Counts are H-1B disclosure filings (LCA filing-level counts, not distinct individuals or hires). The median (P50) equals the headline median, $141,000.
H-1B Prevailing-Wage Level Mix
- Level I (entry)30.6%(131)
- Level II38.9%(167)
- Level III14.2%(61)
- Level IV (expert)13.3%(57)
- Unknown3.0%(13)
OEWS prevailing-wage levels claimed on the filings (Level I entry → Level IV expert); filing-level counts. Wage level affects lottery odds →
FY2027 Lottery Entry Weighting
Under the FY2027 weighted H-1B selection, a cap-subject registration earns pool entries equal to its OEWS wage level — Level IV gets 4×the entries of Level I. More entries mean proportionally better odds, but the actual odds also depend on the national applicant pool, which is unknown until the draw runs — so this card shows the entry weighting, not a chance of being selected.
2.11 entries
Average lottery entries per registration for this role and area under FY2027 weighting (1 = entry-level, 4 = highest).
- Level I (entry)1×31.5% of filings (131)
- Level II2×40.1% of filings (167)
- Level III3×14.7% of filings (61)
- Level IV (expert)4×13.7% of filings (57)
28.4% of level-tagged filings here are Level III–IV (3–4 entries each). The draw stays beneficiary-centric: one person is one unit no matter how many employers register them, and if the same beneficiary is registered at different wage levels, the lowest level sets the weight.
Rules as of July 24, 2026; effective for FY2027 (DHS weighted selection, eff. Feb 27 2026); subject to ongoing litigation.
FY2027 DHS weighted selection · OEWS wage levels · entry weighting only, not a guarantee of selection.
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P10 $110,000 · P50 $141,000 · P90 $179,104
LCA filing-level counts, not distinct individuals or hires.
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Top H1B Employers
| # | Employer | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | national vision | 28 |
| 2 | visionworks of america | 24 |
| 3 | family healthcare network | 12 |
| 4 | gulfview vision associates p a | 12 |
| 5 | warby parker | 11 |
Optometrists — H-1B salary summary (FY2021–2026)
As of FY2026, Optometrists (SOC 29-1041.00) has 414 H-1B LCA filings on record with a median annual wage of $141,000, representing a 23.9% premium above the DOL prevailing wage for this occupation. The top employers were national vision, visionworks of america, and family healthcare network. Source: U.S. Department of Labor OFLC Disclosure Data, aggregated and analyzed by VisaSalaries Research. https://visasalaries.com/about
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the median H1B salary for Optometrists?
The median H1B base salary for Optometrists is $141,000, based on 414 labor condition application (LCA) filings disclosed by the U.S. Department of Labor through FY2026.
How many H1B applications are filed for Optometrists roles?
There are 414 H1B LCA filings on record for SOC occupation Optometrists (29-1041.00) with the U.S. Department of Labor through FY2026.
What is the H1B salary range for Optometrists?
Disclosed H1B annual wages for Optometrists range from $68,396 to $317,000, based on DOL OFLC filings through FY2026.
How do Optometrists H1B wages compare to the prevailing wage?
The median H1B wage for Optometrists is 23.9% above the U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage for this SOC occupation.
Which employers file the most H1B applications for Optometrists?
The top H1B sponsors for Optometrists are national vision, visionworks of america, family healthcare network, gulfview vision associates p a, and warby parker. Source: DOL OFLC Disclosure Data.
What SOC code is Optometrists?
Optometrists is classified under SOC code 29-1041.00 in the U.S. Department of Labor Standard Occupational Classification system.
Where does this Optometrists H1B salary data come from?
All figures are aggregated from U.S. Department of Labor OFLC disclosure filings (H-1B LCA records) by VisaSalaries and updated quarterly. See our data overview at https://visasalaries.com/about for details.