The salary statistics and trend of optometrists in the industry of offices of physicians 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 | $70,280 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $96,140 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $124,060 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $164,060 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | No Data |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for optometrists in the industry of offices of physicians. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 75th percentile (the top 25 percent of the highest paid) optometrists is $164,060. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $124,060. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent optometrists is $70,280.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of optometrists in the industry of Offices of Physicians from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $124,060 | 1.95% | 12.50% |
| 2016 | $121,640 | -0.78% | - |
| 2015 | $122,590 | 1.91% | - |
| 2014 | $120,250 | 3.61% | - |
| 2013 | $115,910 | 6.35% | - |
| 2012 | $108,550 | - | - |
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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