How much does an optometrist make in Kentucky?
$128,900a year
Median yearly pay for optometrists in Kentucky. That is $61.95 an hour or $10,740 a month.
- Hourly
- $61.95
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among states
- 35 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 430
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $82,240Median: $128,900Highest 10%: $254,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $82,240 | $39.54 | |
| 25th | $97,290 | $46.77 | |
| Median | $128,900 | $61.95 | |
| 75th | $168,000 | $80.78 | |
| 90th | $254,600 | $122.42 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Cincinnati, OH | $157,000 |
| Lexington, KY | $139,100 |
| Louisville, KY | $135,700 |
| Clarksville, TN | $132,200 |
| Huntington, WV | $103,700 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for optometrists.
| 32. North Dakota | $132,100 |
| 33. Oregon | $132,000 |
| 34. Virginia | $131,600 |
| 35. Kentucky | $128,900 |
| 36. Georgia | $128,800 |
| 37. Texas | $126,000 |
| 38. New Hampshire | $125,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an optometrist make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $61.95 ($128,900 a year).
Do optometrists make more in Kentucky than the national average?
No: $128,900 against $136,600 nationally, 6% less.
Where does Kentucky rank for optometrist pay?
Kentucky ranks 35 of 51 states.
Which city in Kentucky pays optometrists the most?
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN, with a median of $157,000 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.