Optometrists in California

Author.Name IBISWorld United States Last Updated: March 2026 NAICS CA62132

Optometrists in California industry analysis

The Optometrists industry in California is expected to decline an annualized *% to $*.* billion over the five years to 2026, while the national industry will likely grow at *.*% during the same period. Industry establishments increased an annualized *.*% to 4,306 locations. Industry employment has increased an annualized *.*% to 20,249 workers, while industry wages have increased an annualized *.*% to $*.* billion.

Over the five years to 2031, the industry is expected to grow an annualized *.*% to $*.* billion, while the national industry is expected to grow *.*%. Industry establishments are forecast to grow *.*% to 4,589 locations. Industry employment is expected to increase an annualized *.*% to 22,568 workers, while industry wages are forecast to increase *% to $*.* billion.

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About the Optometrists in California Market Research Report

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Definition of the Optometrists in California?

Optometrists specialize in providing primary vision and eye health services. Optometrists conduct eye examinations, diagnose and manage vision problems and certain eye conditions, prescribe corrective lenses and, where state law permits, provide medications or minor procedures.

What’s included in the Optometrists in California?

The Optometrists in California includes providing patient care, retail sales of eyewear and retail sales of contact lenses. Related terms covered in the Optometrists in California industry report includes a licensed eye-care provider who examines eyes, diagnoses and manages vision problems and certain eye conditions and prescribes corrective lenses. their scope of treatment authority varies by state, a physician specializing in medical and surgical eye care who can diagnose and treat eye disease, perform surgery and prescribe corrective lenses and medication and a trained professional who fills prescriptions for eyeglasses and contact lenses.

Industry Performance of the Optometrists industry in California

Benchmark the Optometrists in California industry performance with all CA county and national performance.

Optometrists in California

#1 in Highest Revenue 12.5% of state's GDP
Revenue (2026)
Annual Growth (2021-26)
Annual Growth (2026-31)

Optometrists in the US


Revenue (2025)
Annual Growth (2020-25)
Annual Growth (2025-30)

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Key Drivers of the Optometrists industry in California

See how key industry drivers, such as population, new business formation, per capita disposable income, total health expenditure, number of people with private health insurance and number of adults aged 65 and older are impacting Optometrists in California

California Economic Indicators

Population
New Business Formation
Per Capita Disposable Income

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US Key External Drivers

Total health expenditure
Number of people with private health insurance
Number of adults aged 65 and older

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County Data of the Optometrists industry in California

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Key Statistics of the Optometrists industry in California

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What is the market size of the Optometrists industry in California in 2026?

The market size of the Optometrists industry in California is $*.*bn in 2026.

How many businesses are there in the Optometrists industry in California in 2026?

There are *,*** businesses in the Optometrists industry in California, which has been growing at an average annual rate of *.*% from 2021 to 2026.

Has the Optometrists industry in California grown or declined over the past 5 years?

The market size of the Optometrists industry in California has been declining at an average annual rate of *.*% from 2021 to 2026.

How many employees in the Optometrists industry in California in 2026?

There are **,*** employees in the Optometrists industry in California, which has been growing at an average annual rate of *.*% from 2021 to 2026.