Optometrist Jobs in Alabama
Optometrist jobs in Alabama are concentrated in private practice, retail optical chains, and hospital-affiliated outpatient clinics, with steady demand from entry-level associates through practice owners and medical optometrists. The busiest hiring metros are Birmingham, Huntsville, and Mobile, where employers like UAB Medicine, Walmart Health, and America's Best Contacts & Eyeglasses maintain consistent openings. Specialty demand is strongest in pediatric optometry, low vision rehabilitation, and ocular disease management. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Position Summary...
What you'll do...
Launch your services in Walmart stores!
As an Independent Optometrist leasing space inside our Walmart stores you will take a leading role in patient care with respect to eye and vision care as well as general health and wellbeing.
As an independent lease holder you have the autonomy to:
- Establish your days of practice
- Establish your hours of operation
- Control your patient schedule
- Set your fee schedule
- Keep 100 of exam/professional fees
For a fair market value you can opt into
- Equipment instrumentation
- Administrative and/or Opt-Tech support services (if state allows)
Minimum Qualifications for a lease agreement:
- Doctor of Optometry OD from an accredited optometry school
- Valid state optometry license
- Ophthalmologist MD or DO from an accredited school
- Valid state ophthalmology license
- General Liability Certificate
- Professional Liability Insurance Certificate
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By continuing with this process, you understand that you are not applying for a position of employment with Walmart Inc. or any entity owned by Walmart Inc. Nothing in the documents or information presented during this process is intended to create, now or in the future, an employment relationship with Walmart Inc. or any entity owned by Walmart Inc. To the extent any of the documents or information presented during this process implies that you are applying for a position of employment with Walmart Inc or an entity owned by Walmart Inc. you expressly disclaim such understanding by continuing with this process.
Minimum Qualifications...
Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.
Preferred Qualifications...
Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.
Primary Location...
750 ACADEMY DR, BESSEMER, AL 35022-5200, United States of America Walmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and has a no tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment.Position Summary...
What you'll do...
Launch your services in Walmart stores!
As an Independent Optometrist leasing space inside our Walmart stores you will take a leading role in patient care with respect to eye and vision care as well as general health and wellbeing.
As an independent lease holder you have the autonomy to:
- Establish your days of practice
- Establish your hours of operation
- Control your patient schedule
- Set your fee schedule
- Keep 100 of exam/professional fees
For a fair market value you can opt into
- Equipment instrumentation
- Administrative and/or Opt-Tech support services (if state allows)
Minimum Qualifications for a lease agreement:
- Doctor of Optometry OD from an accredited optometry school
- Valid state optometry license
- Ophthalmologist MD or DO from an accredited school
- Valid state ophthalmology license
- General Liability Certificate
- Professional Liability Insurance Certificate
#LI-CA1
By continuing with this process, you understand that you are not applying for a position of employment with Walmart Inc. or any entity owned by Walmart Inc. Nothing in the documents or information presented during this process is intended to create, now or in the future, an employment relationship with Walmart Inc. or any entity owned by Walmart Inc. To the extent any of the documents or information presented during this process implies that you are applying for a position of employment with Walmart Inc or an entity owned by Walmart Inc. you expressly disclaim such understanding by continuing with this process.
Minimum Qualifications...
Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.
Preferred Qualifications...
Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.
Primary Location...
750 ACADEMY DR, BESSEMER, AL 35022-5200, United States of America Walmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and has a no tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment.See All 28 Optometrist Jobs in Alabama
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Optometrist Job Market in Alabama
A snapshot from current Alabama openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services10
- Retail2
- Consumer Goods2
- Insurance1
What Alabama Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in optometrist jobs across Alabama.
- Active optometry license issued or recognized by the Alabama Board of Optometry
- Doctor of Optometry degree from an accredited optometry school
- Ability to perform comprehensive eye exams and prescribe corrective lenses
- Experience or training in diagnosing and managing ocular disease
- Proficiency with diagnostic equipment including slit lamps and visual field analyzers
- Strong patient communication skills and commitment to continuing education requirements
Optometrist Jobs in Alabama: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a optometrist in Alabama?
You must earn a Doctor of Optometry degree from an accredited program and pass the National Board of Examiners in Optometry examinations before applying for licensure through the Alabama Board of Optometry. Alabama requires a separate state jurisprudence component and may require verification of your therapeutic pharmaceutical agents certification, which authorizes diagnosis and treatment of ocular disease. Completing a residency program strengthens your candidacy for hospital-affiliated or specialty roles.
How much do optometrists make in Alabama?
Optometrists in Alabama earn a median of about $145,090 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $56,740 for the lowest 10% to over $196,600 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire optometrists in Alabama?
Alabama optometrist roles are posted by National Vision, Advantage Dental+, and Target Optical and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Alabama's mix of independent practices, retail optical groups, and health system outpatient clinics means openings appear across a wide range of employer types throughout the state.
Which Alabama cities have the most optometrist jobs?
Dothan, Montgomery, and Mobile have the most optometrist openings in Alabama. Birmingham drives the largest share given its concentration of health system campuses and retail corridors, while Huntsville's fast-growing population has expanded demand at both private practices and corporate optical chains, and Mobile's coastal economy supports a steady independent practice market.
Are there remote optometrist jobs in Alabama?
Yes, but they're rare. About 0% of optometrist openings tied to Alabama are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting how fundamentally hands-on the role is. The positions most likely to have a remote component involve telehealth triage, prior authorization review, or consulting roles rather than direct patient care.
How can I get hired as a optometrist in Alabama with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is an associate optometrist position at a retail optical group or a multi-doctor private practice, where new graduates work under experienced ODs while building a patient base. UAB Medicine and large regional health systems in Alabama occasionally offer residency placements in areas like primary care optometry or low vision. Candidates coming from opticianry or ophthalmic technician roles can use that clinical exposure as a stepping stone, and holding a current Alabama Board of Optometry license before applying removes the most common hiring barrier.
Where can I find and apply to optometrist jobs in Alabama?
You can find and apply to optometrist jobs in Alabama on Migrate Mate, which lists current Alabama openings across private practices, retail optical groups, and health system clinics. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience and preferred location, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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