Optometrists Salary in Kentucky
Optometrists in Kentucky earn a median of $128,860 a year, −6% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $128,860
- vs. U.S. median
- −6% ($136,570)
- Rank among states
- 35 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 430
Pay range in Kentucky
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $82,240; the top 10% earn over $254,630. Nationally the range is $74,870 to $202,180.
States ranked near Kentucky
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Optometrists pay in Kentucky
How much do optometrists make in Kentucky?
The median is $128,860 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $82,240 and the top 10% earn over $254,630. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Kentucky a good state for optometrists?
On pay alone it ranks 35 of 51 (−6% vs. the national median of $136,570). Living costs are not included.