There are 3 major parts of the respiratory system: the airway, the lungs, and the muscles of respiration. The airway, which includes the nose, mouth, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, and bronchioles, carries air between the lungs and the bodyâs exterior.
The starting salary for optometrists with less than a year of experience typically ranges from $57,810 to $102,129 a year according to Payscale. These professionals earn bonuses in the average amount of $500 per year. The hourly rate for professionals with less than a year of experience is between $39.09 and $54.38.
Salaries for Optometrists. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the median salary of an optometrist in May 2014 was $113,010, with most making between $52,270 and $132,580 per year. Offices of other health practitioners employed the most optometrists, and these employers paid optometrists an average wage of $109,430.