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Low vision therapist salary
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Dr. Todd Roach D.C.
Average low vision therapist salary
$59,285
$28.5 hourly rate
Entry-level low vision therapist salary
$42,000 yearly salaryUpdated January 8, 2025
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Average low vision therapist salary by state
Highest paying states for low vision therapists
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $75,145 | $36.13 |
| 2 | California | $72,463 | $34.84 |
| 3 | Rhode Island | $65,246 | $31.37 |
| 4 | Indiana | $59,882 | $28.79 |
| 5 | New Jersey | $70,060 | $33.68 |
| 6 | Delaware | $66,912 | $32.17 |
| 7 | Colorado | $60,668 | $29.17 |
| 8 | Massachusetts | $78,924 | $37.94 |
| 9 | New Mexico | $63,455 | $30.51 |
| 10 | Connecticut | $71,019 | $34.14 |
| 11 | Pennsylvania | $62,605 | $30.10 |
| 12 | Texas | $58,757 | $28.25 |
| 13 | New Hampshire | $63,433 | $30.50 |
| 14 | Nebraska | $55,942 | $26.90 |
| 15 | Wyoming | $58,068 | $27.92 |
| 16 | Maine | $56,309 | $27.07 |
| 17 | North Dakota | $54,495 | $26.20 |
| 18 | West Virginia | $54,529 | $26.22 |
| 19 | Alaska | $60,927 | $29.29 |
| 20 | South Carolina | $54,024 | $25.97 |
| 21 | Maryland | $62,017 | $29.82 |
| 22 | Minnesota | $60,531 | $29.10 |
| 23 | Ohio | $55,830 | $26.84 |
| 24 | Wisconsin | $55,555 | $26.71 |
| 25 | Vermont | $53,136 | $25.55 |
| 26 | Oregon | $58,103 | $27.93 |
| 27 | Idaho | $56,766 | $27.29 |
| 28 | Kansas | $52,506 | $25.24 |
| 29 | Hawaii | $54,571 | $26.24 |
| 30 | North Carolina | $55,401 | $26.64 |
| 31 | Utah | $56,444 | $27.14 |
| 32 | Georgia | $52,351 | $25.17 |
| 33 | Virginia | $55,355 | $26.61 |
| 34 | New York | $56,996 | $27.40 |
| 35 | Illinois | $53,964 | $25.94 |
| 36 | Montana | $50,372 | $24.22 |
| 37 | South Dakota | $49,712 | $23.90 |
| 38 | Missouri | $50,710 | $24.38 |
| 39 | Kentucky | $50,848 | $24.45 |
| 40 | Alabama | $49,659 | $23.87 |
| 41 | Florida | $53,874 | $25.90 |
| 42 | Michigan | $50,869 | $24.46 |
| 43 | District of Columbia | $55,272 | $26.57 |
| 44 | Arkansas | $47,753 | $22.96 |
| 45 | Nevada | $50,728 | $24.39 |
| 46 | Iowa | $44,845 | $21.56 |
| 47 | Mississippi | $49,426 | $23.76 |
| 48 | Oklahoma | $43,362 | $20.85 |
| 49 | Louisiana | $48,552 | $23.34 |
| 50 | Tennessee | $41,906 | $20.15 |
| 51 | Arizona | $47,565 | $22.87 |
Low vision therapist salary details
A low vision therapist's salary ranges from $42,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $83,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a low vision therapist's salary?
| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $83,000 | $6,917 | $40 |
| 75th Percentile | $70,000 | $5,833 | $34 |
| Average | $59,285 | $4,940 | $29 |
| 25th Percentile | $49,000 | $4,083 | $24 |
| 10th Percentile | $42,000 | $3,500 | $20 |
Highest paying low vision therapist jobs
The highest paying types of low vision therapists are director of physical therapy, pediatric physical therapist, and lead therapist.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physical Therapy Internship | $71,624 | $5,969 | $34.43 | 127,064 |
| Director Of Physical Therapy | $107,759 | $8,980 | $51.81 | 65,423 |
| Outpatient Physical Therapist | $66,359 | $5,530 | $31.90 | 119,973 |
| Registered Physical Therapist | $72,910 | $6,076 | $35.05 | 85,771 |
| Pediatric Physical Therapist | $75,699 | $6,308 | $36.39 | 98,862 |
| Student Physical Therapist | $73,003 | $6,084 | $35.10 | 92,101 |
How would you rate the starting salaries for low vision therapists, as well as the prospects for salary advancement?
Dr. Todd Roach D.C.
Assistant Professor of Biology, Aurora University
Starting salaries, fresh out of school, can vary depending on the desire to be an associate doctor in an established office or to create a practice. As an assistant doctor, there is usually a base monthly salary (typically $30k - $50k, in my experience) with the opportunity to increase that salary, based on the amount of revenue generated in practice. Successful associate doctors may also be able to negotiate some ownership in the existing rule. This is usually the most lucrative situation when someone is just out of college. This is also a great way to learn the aspects of a business which aren't covered in school. Starting a practice from scratch is a long road. There is a steep learning curve for most graduates, and it could take months to establish a stable income finally. Once the practice starts moving and becomes successful, there are more benefits and higher income opportunities.
Wage gap by gender, race and education
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Low vision therapist salary trends
The average low vision therapist salary has risen by $8,299 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average low vision therapist earned $50,986 annually, but today, they earn $59,285 a year. That works out to a 7% change in pay for low vision therapists over the last decade.
Compare low vision therapist salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average low vision therapist salary over time
Compare low vision therapist salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
Low vision therapist salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $59,300 | $28.50 | +1.7% |
| 2024 | $58,300 | $28.01 | +1.7% |
| 2023 | $57,300 | $27.54 | +1.2% |
| 2022 | $56,600 | $27.20 | +1.7% |
| 2021 | $55,600 | $26.75 | +1.6% |
Recently added low vision therapist salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Vision | Vision Therapist | San Diego, CA | 06/08/2025 | $38,610 |
| Amergis | Vision Itinerant SY | Romeoville, IL | 05/22/2025 | $91,306 |
| Plano ISD | Vision Services Paraeducator | Nome, TX | 04/27/2025 | $32,724 |
| Department of Veterans Affairs | Blind Rehabilitation Specialist Low Vision Therapist | Kingsbury, NY | 03/21/2025 | $87,133 |
| The Lighthouse for The Blind | Certified Low Vision Therapist/Certified Vision Rehabilitation Therapist-ILP | Seattle, WA | 02/25/2025 | $65,000 |
| Seco International, LLC | ETS Vision | Olympia, WA | 02/19/2025 | $135,000 |
| Braille Institute | Low Vision Occupational Therapist | Laguna Hills, CA | 02/18/2025 | $90,000 |
| Seco International, LLC | ETS Vision | Nore, MN | 02/17/2025 | $30,000 |
| Seco International, LLC | ETS Vision | Hayward, CA | 02/17/2025 | $182,000 |
| Department of Veterans Affairs | Blind Rehabilitation Specialist-Certified Low Vision Therapist (Clvt) | Lebanon, PA | 02/12/2025 | $75,436 |
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Updated January 8, 2025