Jobs Similar to Orthoptists
The careers below use the most similar skills, knowledge and work activities to orthoptists, according to O*NET 31.0. The closest are Exercise Physiologists, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physicians and Physician Assistants.
Orthoptists: $115,210 (broader BLS group) · usual preparation: Graduate degree.
Updated October 2026 · Data: O*NET 31.0 and BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
The 20 most similar careers
| # | Career | Similarity | Median pay (vs. Orthoptists) | Usual preparation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Exercise PhysiologistsSame group | 83% | $59,460 | Bachelor's degree |
| 2 | Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation PhysiciansSame group | 83% | $265,930Broader BLS group · not compared | Graduate degree |
| 3 | Physician AssistantsSame group | 83% | $135,880 | Graduate degree |
| 4 | Nurse PractitionersSame group | 83% | $132,300 | Graduate degree |
| 5 | Emergency Medicine PhysiciansSame group | 82% | $335,550 | Graduate degree |
| 6 | General Internal Medicine PhysiciansSame group | 82% | $256,560 | Graduate degree |
| 7 | Physical TherapistsSame group | 82% | $102,760 | Graduate degree |
| 8 | Obstetricians and GynecologistsSame group | 82% | $292,910 | Graduate degree |
| 9 | Sports Medicine PhysiciansSame group | 82% | $265,930Broader BLS group · not compared | Graduate degree |
| 10 | DermatologistsSame group | 82% | $328,730 | Graduate degree |
| 11 | Family Medicine PhysiciansSame group | 81% | $244,180 | Graduate degree |
| 12 | NeurologistsSame group | 81% | $248,560 | Graduate degree |
| 13 | Critical Care NursesSame group | 80% | $97,550Broader BLS group · not compared | Bachelor's degree |
| 14 | Naturopathic PhysiciansSame group | 80% | $115,210Broader BLS group · not compared | Graduate degree |
| 15 | VeterinariansSame group | 80% | $130,100 | Graduate degree |
| 16 | OptometristsSame group | 80% | $136,570 | Graduate degree |
| 17 | Pediatricians, GeneralSame group | 80% | $210,040 | Graduate degree |
| 18 | PodiatristsSame group | 80% | $160,300 | Graduate degree |
| 19 | Nurse MidwivesSame group | 79% | $134,040 | Graduate degree |
| 20 | Allergists and ImmunologistsSame group | 79% | $265,930Broader BLS group · not compared | Graduate degree |
- 1Exercise Physiologists
83% similar · $59,460 · Bachelor's degree · Same group
- 2Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physicians
83% similar · $265,930 (broader group) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 3Physician Assistants
83% similar · $135,880 · Graduate degree · Same group
- 4Nurse Practitioners
83% similar · $132,300 · Graduate degree · Same group
- 5Emergency Medicine Physicians
82% similar · $335,550 · Graduate degree · Same group
- 6General Internal Medicine Physicians
82% similar · $256,560 · Graduate degree · Same group
- 7Physical Therapists
82% similar · $102,760 · Graduate degree · Same group
- 8Obstetricians and Gynecologists
82% similar · $292,910 · Graduate degree · Same group
- 9Sports Medicine Physicians
82% similar · $265,930 (broader group) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 10Dermatologists
82% similar · $328,730 · Graduate degree · Same group
- 11Family Medicine Physicians
81% similar · $244,180 · Graduate degree · Same group
- 12Neurologists
81% similar · $248,560 · Graduate degree · Same group
- 13Critical Care Nurses
80% similar · $97,550 (broader group) · Bachelor's degree · Same group
- 14Naturopathic Physicians
80% similar · $115,210 (broader group) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 15Veterinarians
80% similar · $130,100 · Graduate degree · Same group
- 16Optometrists
80% similar · $136,570 · Graduate degree · Same group
- 17Pediatricians, General
80% similar · $210,040 · Graduate degree · Same group
- 18Podiatrists
80% similar · $160,300 · Graduate degree · Same group
- 19Nurse Midwives
79% similar · $134,040 · Graduate degree · Same group
- 20Allergists and Immunologists
79% similar · $265,930 (broader group) · Graduate degree · Same group
Similarity: weighted correlation of O*NET 31.0 transferable skills (35%), knowledge (25%), work activities (15%) and interests (15%). Pay and schooling do not change it. Pay change compares BLS May 2025 national medians; careers with only a broader BLS group wage are not compared. “Same group”: the same BLS occupation group (SOC minor group). Methodology
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Questions about jobs like orthoptists
What jobs are most similar to orthoptists?
By O*NET 31.0 data, the closest are Exercise Physiologists (83% similar), Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physicians (83% similar), Physician Assistants (83% similar), Nurse Practitioners (83% similar) and Emergency Medicine Physicians (82% similar).
Do jobs like orthoptists pay more?
None of the 20 most similar careers has a higher BLS median pay than orthoptists where a direct comparison is possible.
How is the similarity percentage worked out?
We compare how important each transferable skill, knowledge area, work activity and interest area is in both jobs (O*NET 31.0 ratings) with a weighted correlation. 100% would mean the same profile. Unlike our career-change matches, pay and extra schooling do not lower the similarity on this page.