DOL Median (Kentucky)
$92,976
vs National
-18.7%
National: $114,400BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$100,082
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$92,976
-18.7% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$114,400
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Optometrists in Kentucky earns $92,976 in nominal terms, which is 18.7% below the national average of $114,400. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 92.9 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $100,082 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Kentucky
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Eye Centers of Louisville | $93,988 | 2 |
| DR. POLLY HENDRICKS & ASSOCIATES, LLC | $70,000 | 1 |
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How much does a Optometrists make in Kentucky?
The median Optometrists salary in Kentucky is $92,976 based on 3 DOL filings.
Is Kentucky a good place to work as a Optometrists?
A Optometrists in Kentucky earns 18.7% less than the national median of $114,400, or $100,082 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.