Optometrist Salary in Tennessee
Based on 660+ workers in Tennessee
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (TN)
$134,170
$64.505/hr
vs National Average
$136,108
-1.4% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$48K – $167K
660 employed in Tennessee
Salary Distribution — Optometrist in Tennessee
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $47,630 |
| 25th percentile | $63,510 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $134,170 |
| 75th percentile | $160,150 |
| 90th percentile | $167,420 |
Historical Salary Trend — Optometrist in Tennessee vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $98,330 |
| 2023 | $107,510 |
| 2024 | $110,660 |
| 2025 | $134,170 |
| Year | Tennessee Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $98,330 | $121,162 |
| 2023 | $107,510 | $129,589 |
| 2024 | $110,660 | $131,624 |
| 2025 | $134,170 | $136,108 |