The salary statistics of optometrists in the industry sector of retail trade are shown in Table 1. In Table 2 we compare optometrists salaries in different industries within the retail trade sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $67,370 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $92,480 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $116,400 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $133,360 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $165,020 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salary for optometrists in the industry sector of retail trade. 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 $165,020. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $116,400. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent paid optometrists is $67,370.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of optometrists in the industry sector of retail trade from 2012 to 2018.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 6-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $116,400 | 1.36% | 11.61% |
| 2017 | $114,820 | 4.48% | - |
| 2016 | $109,680 | 6.58% | - |
| 2015 | $102,460 | 1.61% | - |
| 2014 | $100,810 | -0.19% | - |
| 2013 | $101,000 | -1.87% | - |
| 2012 | $102,890 | - | - |
The average salaries of optometrists in two industries in the retail trade sector are shown below. For detailed optometrists salary information in a particular industry, use the links provided below.
| Industry Name | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| General Merchandise Stores | |
| Department Stores | |
Data source: The national compensation survey conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) in 2018 and published in April 2019 [1].