The salary statistics and trend of optometrists in the industry of educational services are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare optometrists salaries in different industries within the educational services sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $32,150 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $37,310 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $78,990 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $119,580 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $146,720 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for optometrists in the industry of educational services. 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 $146,720. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $78,990. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent optometrists is $32,150.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of optometrists in the industry of Educational Services from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $78,990 | 30.33% | 13.81% |
| 2016 | $55,030 | -88.59% | - |
| 2015 | $103,780 | -2.70% | - |
| 2014 | $106,580 | 8.59% | - |
| 2013 | $97,420 | 30.12% | - |
| 2012 | $68,080 | - | - |
The average salaries of optometrists in six industries within the educational services sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of optometrists in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
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