31111 economic 2025-2027
Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie Very Good
Canada Very Good
Optometrists in Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie
Salary Information
Wage data for this region
Typical
$36.78
/hr
Average: $40.38/hr
Source: Job Bank Canada. Wages may vary by region and experience.
Employment Trends Analysis
The employment outlook will be Very good for optometrists (NOC 31111) in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about optometrists in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region:
- Approximately 320 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Optometrists mainly work in the following sectors:
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): more than 95%