Optometrists Salary in Tennessee
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 8 metro areas • Tennessee
Optometrists in Tennessee earn a median salary of $123,371 per year on average across 8 metro and nonmetro areas, -8.5% vs the national median of $134,830. An estimated 570 optometrists are employed across Tennessee, with salaries ranging from $107,000 to $156,580 depending on location.
$123,371
Avg median salary in Tennessee
$156,580
Highest paying metro
$107,000
Lowest paying metro
570
Employed in Tennessee
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Optometrists salaries by city in Tennessee
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Central Tennessee | $156,580 | $121,180 | $158,880 | 30 |
| Kingsport, TN-VA | $134,760 | $95,740 | $156,030 | 50 |
| Clarksville, TN-KY | $132,200 | $97,630 | $154,470 | 30 |
| Nashville, TN | $119,270 | $89,630 | $151,480 | 190 |
| Johnson City, TN | $115,210 | $48,550 | $153,620 | 30 |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $113,030 | $81,330 | $134,860 | 100 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $108,920 | $82,480 | $136,980 | 50 |
| Knoxville, TN | $107,000 | $79,990 | $137,960 | 90 |