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.
How much money optometrists earn on average depends on whether they are self-employed in their own business, or if they are a salaried employee. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average income for optometrists is $96,320, for salaried professionals. While salaried optometrists tend to earn more than self-employed ones initially, self-employed optometrists earn more over time. The average salary for self-employed optometrists is about $175,329. Another factor in salary is group size: optometrists who are part of a mid-size group (3-5 practitioners) earn the highest salary on average, about $179,000.