Optometrists Salary in Tennessee
Ranked #46 of 51 · TN
14.6% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $120,920 ≈ $58/hr
Median annual salary $134,170
Employment 660
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $47,630P25 $63,510 Median $134,170P75 $160,150P90 $167,420
About 80% of optometristss in Tennessee earn between $47,630 and $167,420. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean optometrists salary in Tennessee is $120,920, about 14.6% below the U.S. average ($141,550). That works out to roughly $58/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Tennessee
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $156,580 | $132,220 | 30 |
| Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA | $150,420 | $141,560 | 50 |
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN | $144,260 | $122,420 | 180 |
| Clarksville, TN-KY | $132,200 | $124,270 | 30 |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $129,080 | $118,450 | 110 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $126,600 | $118,960 | 60 |
| Knoxville, TN | $125,090 | $116,860 | 80 |
| Johnson City, TN | $115,210 | $109,320 | 30 |