Industries with Fastest Optometrists Salary Growth
These industries raised Optometrists salaries the most from 2019 to 2024. Useful for deciding which industry to work in or switch to for better pay growth.
10
Industries with Growth
+30.0%
Highest Growth
+20.6%
Average Growth
2
Industries with Decline
Top 15 Industries for Salary Growth
Optometrists salary increase from 2019 to 2024
All 10 Industries with Salary Growth
| Rank | Industry | 2019 Salary | 2024 Salary | $ Increase | % Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Management of Companies and Enterprises | $125,380 | $163,040 | +$37,660 | +30.0% |
| 2 | Administrative and Support Services | $125,310 | $160,260 | +$34,950 | +27.9% |
| 3 | Employment Services | $127,430 | $161,510 | +$34,080 | +26.7% |
| 4 | General Medical and Surgical Hospitals | $125,020 | $153,470 | +$28,450 | +22.8% |
| 5 | Offices of Physicians | $122,800 | $145,600 | +$22,800 | +18.6% |
| 6 | Outpatient Care Centers | $167,260 | $196,800 | +$29,540 | +17.7% |
| 7 | Hospitals | $124,730 | $145,190 | +$20,460 | +16.4% |
| 8 | Offices of Optometrists | $110,930 | $127,980 | +$17,050 | +15.4% |
| 9 | Offices of Other Health Practitioners | $110,940 | $127,990 | +$17,050 | +15.4% |
| 10 | Ambulatory Health Care Services | $115,430 | $132,630 | +$17,200 | +14.9% |
2 Industries with Salary Decline
| Rank | Industry | 2019 Salary | 2024 Salary | $ Decrease | % Decline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools | $120,240 | $104,490 | -$15,750 | -13.1% |
| 2 | Educational Services | $117,680 | $107,840 | -$9,840 | -8.4% |
About This Data
Salary growth is calculated by comparing the median annual wage for Optometrists in each industry between 2019 and 2024, using Bureau of Labor Statistics data. Growth percentage = (2024 median - 2019 median) / 2019 median × 100.