Salaries
Optometrists Salaries in Canada
Licence required in 9 provinces or territories See the licensing guides
- Median wage in Canada
- $81,000 a year
- Highest median wage
- $119,000 a year Manitoba
- Lowest median wage
- $68,500 a year Saskatchewan
- Very good job outlook
- 6 provinces and territories Job Bank, 2025-2027
Wages by province and territory
| Where | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | $32,867 | $81,000 | $162,000 |
| Manitoba | Not stated | $119,000 | Not stated |
| Quebec | $33,109 | $97,000 | $178,000 |
| Nova Scotia | Not stated | $85,000 | Not stated |
| Alberta | $32,867 | $84,000 | $178,000 |
| Ontario | $37,561 | $78,000 | $156,000 |
| British Columbia | $37,929 | $69,500 | $145,000 |
| Saskatchewan | Not stated | $68,500 | Not stated |
| New Brunswick | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated |
| Prince Edward Island | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated |
| Yukon | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated |
| Northwest Territories | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated |
| Nunavut | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated |
Job outlook by province and territory
| Where | Outlook |
|---|---|
| Manitoba | Very good (5 of 5) |
| Quebec | Very good (5 of 5) |
| Nova Scotia | Undetermined |
| Alberta | Very good (5 of 5) |
| Ontario | Very good (5 of 5) |
| British Columbia | Very good (5 of 5) |
| Saskatchewan | Very good (5 of 5) |
| New Brunswick | Undetermined |
| Prince Edward Island | Undetermined |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | Undetermined |
| Yukon | Undetermined |
| Northwest Territories | Undetermined |
| Nunavut | Undetermined |
Licence needed?
In 9 of 13 provinces and territories. A licence, registration or certificate is required to work in this occupation in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Northwest Territories.
Each regulator sets its own steps, fees and exams.
Education and training
- TEER category
- 1
- Usual education
- A university degree is usually required.
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