Optometrists Salary in Tennessee
Optometrists in Tennessee earn a median of $134,170 a year, −2% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $134,170
- vs. U.S. median
- −2% ($136,570)
- Rank among states
- 30 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 660
Pay range in Tennessee
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,630; the top 10% earn over $167,420. Nationally the range is $74,870 to $202,180.
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Optometrists pay in Tennessee
How much do optometrists make in Tennessee?
The median is $134,170 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,630 and the top 10% earn over $167,420. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Tennessee a good state for optometrists?
On pay alone it ranks 30 of 51 (−2% vs. the national median of $136,570). Living costs are not included.