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.
Average Salary National salary information collected by Pay Scale states optometrists earn between $74,000 and $100,000 on average. Bonuses add between $1,000 to nearly $10,000 to that number, and profit-sharing can add as much as $10,000.