10active postings
2list pay
4employers
$125k–$150k/yrtypical posted range
6offer a sign-on bonus
Posted pay by unit
| Pay unit | Postings | Typical posted range (median low–high) | Lowest floor – highest ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salary (per year) | 1 | $125k–$150k/yr | $125k – $150k |
| Per-patient rate | 1 | $45–$50/patient | $45 – $50 |
Each posting is summarized in its own pay unit (salary, per-day, per-patient, hourly); units are never converted into each other. Practice mix: PE-backed group (7), Mobile / senior care (1), VA / federal (1), Corporate / retail (1).
Missouri does not require pay in postings, so fewer listings show a range.
By metro
| Metro | Postings | Typical posted pay |
|---|---|---|
| St. Louis, MO–IL | 3 | $45–$50/patient n=1 |
| Poplar Bluff, MO | 1 | $125k–$150k/yr n=1 |
| St. Joseph, MO | 1 | — |
| Union, MO | 1 | — |
| Farmington, MO | 1 | — |
| High Ridge, MO | 1 | — |
| Perryville, MO | 1 | — |
| Columbia, MO | 1 | — |
Recent postings
| Posted | Title | Employer · type | Location | Pay | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-08 | Optometrist | Clarkson Eyecare PE-backed group | St. Louis, MO | not posted sign-on | source posting › |
| 2026-08-17 | Full Time Optometrist | Clarkson Eyecare PE-backed group | St. Joseph, MO | not posted sign-on | source posting › |
| 2026-08-17 | Optometrist - Full-Time | Clarkson Eyecare PE-backed group | Farmington, MO | not posted sign-on | source posting › |
| 2026-08-17 | Optometrist - Part-time | Clarkson Eyecare PE-backed group | Arnold, MO | not posted sign-on | source posting › |
| 2026-08-17 | Optometrist - Part-Time | Clarkson Eyecare PE-backed group | High Ridge, MO | not posted sign-on | source posting › |
| 2026-08-17 | Optometrist - Part time or PRN | Clarkson Eyecare PE-backed group | Perryville, MO | not posted | source posting › |
| 2026-07-21 | Optometrist | Veterans Health Administration VA / federal | Poplar Bluff, MO | $125k–$150k/yr | source posting › |
| 2026-04-29 | Optometrist | MedElite (Swift Optometry) Mobile / senior care | St. Louis, MO | $45–$50/patient | source posting › |
| 2026-04-06 | Optometrist | Clarkson Eyecare PE-backed group | Union, MO | not posted sign-on | source posting › |
| 2023-12-01 | Independent Optometrist - Walmart | Walmart / Sam's Club Vision Centers Corporate / retail | Columbia, MO | not posted | source posting › |
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