Optometrists Salary in Kentucky
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024
Median in Kentucky
$132,000
National Median
$134,830
Employment
500
Entry Level (10th)
$51,880
Top Earners (90th)
$239,200+
How Kentucky Compares
Kentucky pays $2,830 less than the national median for optometristss.
There are 0.253 optometrists jobs per 1,000 workers in Kentucky (location quotient: 0.93).
Other States for Optometrists
| State | Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $165,830 | 70 |
| New York | $163,040 | 2,500 |
| Maryland | $157,830 | 870 |
| Washington | $157,650 | 930 |
| New Jersey | $156,000 | 950 |
| Vermont | $156,000 | 100 |
| New Mexico | $154,630 | 140 |
| District of Columbia | $154,300 | 60 |
| North Carolina | $153,750 | 1,400 |
| Massachusetts | $150,820 | 1,120 |
| Minnesota | $150,020 | 700 |
| Nevada | $146,760 | 360 |
| Rhode Island | $144,360 | 220 |
| Connecticut | $143,000 | 410 |
| Delaware | $137,910 | 180 |
| Wisconsin | $137,650 | 750 |
| South Carolina | $137,450 | 480 |
| Colorado | $137,370 | 980 |
| California | $137,070 | 6,790 |
| Hawaii | $136,670 | 230 |