Optometrists Salary in Kentucky

Optometrists in Kentucky earn the most in Louisville (average $147,250 a year) and the least in Lexington ($144,780), across the 2 Kentucky metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the optometrists average at $142,710 and the median at $128,860 for 430 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $141,550.

Optometrists average salary by city in Kentucky

Louisville$147,250
Lexington$144,780

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Louisville	$147,250	$135,720	$127,620	$103,636	93
Lexington	$144,780	$139,060	$93,580	$101,292	93

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%). Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Optometrists salary in other states

Optometrists salary by city and state

More about pay in Kentucky

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-1041.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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