The salary statistics and trend of optometrists in the industry of health and personal care stores are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare optometrists salaries in different industries within the retail trade sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $64,270 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $90,750 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $114,880 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $131,690 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $163,200 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for optometrists in the industry of health and personal care stores. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) optometrists is $163,200. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $114,880. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent optometrists is $64,270.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of optometrists in the industry of Health and Personal Care Stores from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $114,880 | 4.57% | 10.44% |
| 2016 | $109,630 | 6.72% | - |
| 2015 | $102,260 | 1.52% | - |
| 2014 | $100,710 | -0.14% | - |
| 2013 | $100,850 | -2.02% | - |
| 2012 | $102,890 | - | - |
The average salaries of optometrists in four industries within the retail trade sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of optometrists in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
| Industry | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Health and Personal Care Stores | |
| Health and Personal Care Stores | |
| General Merchandise Stores | |
| Department Stores | |
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