Optometrists Salary in Kentucky
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 6 metro areas • Kentucky
Optometrists in Kentucky earn a median salary of $118,938 per year on average across 6 metro and nonmetro areas, -11.8% vs the national median of $134,830. An estimated 420 optometrists are employed across Kentucky, with salaries ranging from $104,200 to $132,700 depending on location.
$118,938
Avg median salary in Kentucky
$132,700
Highest paying metro
$104,200
Lowest paying metro
420
Employed in Kentucky
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inOptometrists salaries by city in Kentucky
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington, KY | $132,700 | $123,220 | — | 50 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $132,000 | $123,620 | $163,090 | 200 |
| East Kentucky | $121,830 | $94,900 | $154,790 | 30 |
| Central Kentucky | $111,450 | $82,480 | $223,620 | 40 |
| West Kentucky | $111,450 | $82,800 | $147,430 | 40 |
| South Central Kentucky | $104,200 | $82,800 | $147,790 | 60 |