The salary statistics and trend of optometrists in the industry of offices of other health practitioners 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 | $51,970 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $77,510 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $104,950 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $131,640 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $184,500 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for optometrists in the industry of offices of other health practitioners. 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 $184,500. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $104,950. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent optometrists is $51,970.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of optometrists in the industry of Offices of Other Health Practitioners from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $104,950 | 2.46% | 9.59% |
| 2016 | $102,370 | 1.79% | - |
| 2015 | $100,540 | 2.37% | - |
| 2014 | $98,160 | 0.34% | - |
| 2013 | $97,830 | 3.01% | - |
| 2012 | $94,890 | - | - |
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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