The salary statistics and trend of optometrists in the industry of outpatient care centers 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 | $85,620 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $104,940 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $124,140 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $152,070 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $174,220 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for optometrists in the industry of outpatient care centers. 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 $174,220. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $124,140. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent optometrists is $85,620.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of optometrists in the industry of Outpatient Care Centers from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $124,140 | 0.74% | 6.70% |
| 2016 | $123,220 | -5.68% | - |
| 2015 | $130,220 | 13.62% | - |
| 2014 | $112,490 | -7.23% | - |
| 2013 | $120,620 | 3.98% | - |
| 2012 | $115,820 | - | - |
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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