DOL Median (Tennessee)
$106,444
vs National
-7%
National: $114,400BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$117,878
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$106,444
-7% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$114,400
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Optometrists in Tennessee earns $106,444 in nominal terms, which is 7% below the national average of $114,400. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 90.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $117,878 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Tennessee
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| NOLENSVILLE FAMILY EYECARE PLLC | $114,000 | 1 |
| EYECONIC EYE CENTER INC | $108,888 | 2 |
| WHEELER EYECARE INC | $108,888 | 2 |
| ANTHONY V PERRY OD & ASSOCIATES PLC | $104,000 | 1 |
| L AMANDA BERRY OD | $104,000 | 1 |
| JONES EYE CARE | $100,006 | 4 |
| UT Medical Group Inc. | $95,000 | 1 |
| SOUTHERN COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY | $86,000 | 1 |
| ANTHONY V PERRY OD & ASSOCIATES PLC | N/A | 5 |
| DR. JEFFREY A ROTHMAN & ASSOCIATES, PC | N/A | 3 |
| WANG VISION INSTITUTE, PLLC | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Optometrists make in Tennessee?
The median Optometrists salary in Tennessee is $106,444 based on 10 DOL filings.
Is Tennessee a good place to work as a Optometrists?
A Optometrists in Tennessee earns 7% less than the national median of $114,400, or $117,878 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.