The salary statistics and trend of optometrists in the industry of ambulatory health care services are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare optometrists salaries in different industries within the health care and social assistance sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $54,610 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $82,740 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $109,960 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $141,020 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $200,360 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for optometrists in the industry of ambulatory health care 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 $200,360. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $109,960. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent optometrists is $54,610.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of optometrists in the industry of Ambulatory Health Care Services from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $109,960 | 2.35% | 11.01% |
| 2016 | $107,380 | 0.96% | - |
| 2015 | $106,350 | 3.04% | - |
| 2014 | $103,120 | 0.85% | - |
| 2013 | $102,240 | 4.29% | - |
| 2012 | $97,850 | - | - |
The average salaries of optometrists in 19 industries within the health care and social assistance 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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