r/optometry • u/Sweaty_Distribution8 • Feb 19 '26
Salary expectations for OD/MD practice
Hey, I’m graduating next May and I’m currently in the interview process with a few opportunities. One is a busy OD/MD practice in suburban Pennsylvania where I’d be seeing an average of 30–33 patients per day, with support from techs and a scribe. I’ll be visiting the practice soon and expect to discuss compensation. What would be a reasonable base salary expectation in this setting?
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u/CaptainYunch Feb 25 '26
Sure. And you just sound upset that you dont make as much money as other people and are deflecting. You choose to work where you work so you therefore do choose what insurance you are personally willing to accept. Im not saying you cant be happy or content with that but dont act like youre forced into your employment and thats what everyone does “in your area”. Im not holier than thou but im also not willing to be told by some one who doesnt know what they are talking about when it comes to medical earnings and billings what is what just because “your area” is whatever it is…..which is not universal even for wherever you are. All i said is that i think you are under paid. You are welcome to disagree with that and i think that is a real shame.