Overview. The major passages and structures of the upper respiratory tract include the nose or nostrils, nasal cavity, mouth, throat (pharynx), and voice box (larynx). The respiratory system is lined with a mucous membrane that secretes mucus. The mucus traps smaller particles like pollen or smoke.
About more than 50 percent of optometrists received an annual salary ranging from between $70,140 and $125,460. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median hourly wage for an optometrist is around $51.42 per hour which averages to about $106,960 per annum.
The average optometrist salary can range from $100,000 to $500,000. Its probably more in the west, but for someone starting off, the average salary is $100,000 to $200,000. In private practice, the average salary depends upon whether youre opening cold or buying a practice.