The salary statistics and trend of optometrists in the industry of general merchandise 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 | $74,290 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $94,330 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $111,820 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $125,990 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $148,710 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for optometrists in the industry of general merchandise 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 $148,710. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $111,820. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent optometrists is $74,290.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of optometrists in the industry of General Merchandise Stores from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $111,820 | 0.42% | 7.84% |
| 2016 | $111,350 | 2.33% | - |
| 2015 | $108,760 | 3.47% | - |
| 2014 | $104,990 | -0.11% | - |
| 2013 | $105,110 | 1.96% | - |
| 2012 | $103,050 | - | - |
The average salaries of optometrists in two 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 |
|---|---|
| General Merchandise Stores | |
| Department Stores | |
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