The salary statistics and trend of optometrists in the industry of general medical and surgical hospitals 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 | $37,650 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $63,900 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $105,910 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $132,850 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $162,440 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for optometrists in the industry of general medical and surgical hospitals. 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 $162,440. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $105,910. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent optometrists is $37,650.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of optometrists in the industry of General Medical and Surgical Hospitals from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $105,910 | 1.50% | 12.14% |
| 2016 | $104,320 | -12.67% | - |
| 2015 | $117,540 | -9.13% | - |
| 2014 | $128,270 | 9.30% | - |
| 2013 | $116,340 | 20.02% | - |
| 2012 | $93,050 | - | - |
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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