The salary statistics and trend of optometrists in the industry of social assistance 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 | $88,030 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $96,950 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $113,140 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $141,220 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $160,860 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for optometrists in the industry of social assistance. 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 $160,860. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $113,140. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent optometrists is $88,030.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of optometrists in the industry of Social Assistance from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $113,140 | 13.06% | 19.90% |
| 2015 | $98,360 | -3.82% | - |
| 2014 | $102,120 | 11.21% | - |
| 2013 | $90,670 | 0.06% | - |
| 2012 | $90,620 | - | - |
The average salaries of optometrists in six 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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