Optometrist Salary in Kentucky
Based on 500+ workers in Kentucky
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (KY)
$132,000
$63.462/hr
vs National Average
$131,624
+0.3% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$52K – —
500 employed in Kentucky
Salary Distribution — Optometrist in Kentucky
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $51,880 |
| 25th percentile | $104,200 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $132,000 |
| 75th percentile | $195,740 |
Historical Salary Trend — Optometrist in Kentucky vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $121,380 |
| 2023 | $130,210 |
| 2024 | $132,000 |
| Year | Kentucky Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $121,380 | $121,162 |
| 2023 | $130,210 | $129,589 |
| 2024 | $132,000 | $131,624 |