How much does an optometrist make in Tennessee?
$134,200a year
Median yearly pay for optometrists in Tennessee. That is $64.50 an hour or $11,180 a month.
- Hourly
- $64.50
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among states
- 30 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 660
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,630Median: $134,200Highest 10%: $167,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,630 | $22.90 | |
| 25th | $63,510 | $30.53 | |
| Median | $134,200 | $64.50 | |
| 75th | $160,200 | $77.00 | |
| 90th | $167,400 | $80.49 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Kingsport, TN | $150,400 |
| Nashville, TN | $144,300 |
| Clarksville, TN | $132,200 |
| Memphis, TN | $129,100 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $126,600 |
| Knoxville, TN | $125,100 |
| Johnson City, TN | $115,200 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for optometrists.
| 27. Ohio | $134,900 |
| 28. District of Columbia | $134,800 |
| 29. Rhode Island | $134,500 |
| 30. Tennessee | $134,200 |
| 31. Missouri | $133,800 |
| 32. North Dakota | $132,100 |
| 33. Oregon | $132,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an optometrist make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $64.50 ($134,200 a year).
Do optometrists make more in Tennessee than the national average?
No: $134,200 against $136,600 nationally, 2% less.
Where does Tennessee rank for optometrist pay?
Tennessee ranks 30 of 51 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays optometrists the most?
Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA, with a median of $150,400 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.