This is a lie...
"The average salary of all optometrists is approximately $141,557."
This is posted on the FAQ page of a prominent optometry school.
Apparently they don't think we're smart enough to use the internet and research it...
I'm thinking they meant to put: "The average salary of all optometrists, in the top 5-10%, is approximately $141,557."
Source: Student Doctor Network - Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Dr. Dangerfield Source Type: forums