Optometrists Salary in Lexington, KY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lexington-Fayette, KY

Median annual salary $132,700 -1.6% vs national
Median hourly $63.80
10th percentile $94,820
90th percentile —
Employed locally 50
National median $134,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $94,820
    25th
    $123,220
    50th (median)
    $132,700

    Lexington economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,717 2023 • Census ACS
    Optometrists salary vs area income 188% Median Optometrists salary is 88% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Optometrists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $176,930
    Asheville, NC $167,980
    Eastern North Carolina nonmetropolitan area $166,920
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $165,870
    Alaska $165,830
    Reno, NV $165,060

    Nearby metros — Optometrists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $133,240
    Clarksville, TN-KY $132,200
    Kentucky $132,000
    Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $132,000
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $124,370
    East Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $121,830

    Related occupations in Lexington, KY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $82,780
    Pharmacy Technicians $42,960
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $56,800
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $58,950
    Pharmacists $138,300
    Nurse Practitioners $113,870

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Optometrists make per hour in Lexington?

    The median hourly wage for Optometrists in Lexington, KY is $63.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $133.11 or more per hour.

    Is Lexington above or below average for Optometrists salaries?

    The median Optometrists salary in Lexington, KY is 1.6% below the national median of $134,830. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Optometrists in Lexington?

    Entry-level Optometrists (10th percentile) earn around $94,820 per year in Lexington, KY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $123,220.