Optometrists Salary in Kentucky
Ranked #25 of 51 · KY
0.8% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $142,710 ≈ $69/hr
Median annual salary $128,860
Employment 430
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $82,240P25 $97,290 Median $128,860P75 $168,030P90 $254,630
About 80% of optometristss in Kentucky earn between $82,240 and $254,630. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean optometrists salary in Kentucky is $142,710, about 0.8% above the U.S. average ($141,550). That works out to roughly $69/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Kentucky
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington-Fayette, KY | $139,060 | $144,780 | 40 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $135,720 | $147,250 | 230 |
| Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $114,110 | $129,180 | 30 |
| South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $114,110 | $129,950 | 40 |
| West Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $103,530 | $110,860 | 30 |