Optometry Practice Owner+34% typical comp change · ~3.0y typical
50% of observed moves out of Optometrist go here (4,200 careers)
progressionconfidence high4,200 careersno observed onward moves above the evidence floor
Observed career paths · optometry
Where does a Optometrist go next?
6 observed directions, from real career histories. Percentages are the share of people who made each move; the count is how many careers each number rests on. This is the generic map. No aspiration, no filler.
Typical advancement
Senior Optometrist+34% typical comp change · ~3.0y typical
50% of observed moves out of Optometrist go here (4,200 careers)
progressionconfidence high4,200 careers0% of observed exits move upward from there
Specialist path
Senior Audiologist-1% typical comp change · ~7.0y typical
reachable via Senior Optometrist. 13% joint share of observed careers
progressionconfidence moderate210 careers0% of observed exits move upward from there
Director of People-22% typical comp change · ~7.0y typical
reachable via Senior Optometrist. 12% joint share of observed careers
progressionconfidence moderate180 careers93% of observed exits move upward from there
Director of Operations-18% typical comp change · ~7.0y typical
reachable via Senior Optometrist. 12% joint share of observed careers
progressionconfidence moderate180 careers93% of observed exits move upward from there
Higher-growth opportunity
Podiatric Surgeon+51% typical comp change · ~7.0y typical
reachable via Senior Optometrist. 13% joint share of observed careers
progressionconfidence moderate210 careers0% of observed exits move upward from there