Optometrists in Kentucky
2024 Salary & Job Market Data
Quick Snapshot
| Metric | Kentucky | National | Insight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Salary | $132,000 | $134,830 | -2.1% vs US |
| State Rank | #24 of 51 states | ||
| Employment | 500 jobs | 41,890 jobs | 1.2% of US jobs |
| Job Concentration (LQ) | — | 1.00 | Average |
Full Salary Distribution in Kentucky
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $51,880 | $24.94 |
| 25th Percentile | $104,200 | $50.10 |
| Median | $132,000 | $63.46 |
| 75th Percentile | $195,740 | $94.11 |
| 90th Percentile | — | — |