Optometrists pay range in Clarksville
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $47,600 a year or less, while the top 10% make $159,810 or more. The middle half of optometrists in Clarksville earn between $97,630 and $154,470.
- $48K10th
- $98K25th
- $132KMedian
- $154K75th
- $160K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $124,270 | $10,356 | $59.75 |
| Median | $132,200 | $11,017 | $63.56 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $97,630 | $8,136 | $46.94 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $154,470 | $12,872 | $74.26 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Optometrists pay in Clarksville vs. Tennessee and the U.S.
Optometrists in Clarksville earn about the same as the Tennessee average ($120,920) and 12% less than the U.S. average ($141,550). At the median the gap is -3% against the U.S. median of $136,570.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clarksville | $124,270 | $132,200 | $47,600 | $159,810 | 30 |
| Tennessee | $120,920 | $134,170 | $47,630 | $167,420 | 660 |
| United States | $141,550 | $136,570 | $74,870 | $202,180 | 42,790 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Optometrists salary after taxes in Clarksville
On the average salary of $124,270, a single filer in Clarksville takes home about $96,205 a year, or $8,017 a month and $3,700 every two weeks. Taxes take 23% of gross pay.
The Clarksville, TN-KY metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in TN | $96,205 | $8,017 |
| Working in KY | $91,973 | $7,664 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is Clarksville a good place for optometrists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Clarksville area are 9% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 90.9), so the average $124,270 buys what about $136,640 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Clarksville ($44,860). A typical home costs $292,990, or 2.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Optometrists salary in other Tennessee cities
Clarksville ranks 2nd of 7 Tennessee metro areas for this job; Kingsport pays the most ($141,560).
- Kingsport$141,560
- Clarksville$124,270
- Nashville$122,420
- Chattanooga$118,960
- Memphis$118,450
- Knoxville$116,860
- Johnson City$109,320
Highest-paying cities for optometrists
Roanoke, VA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($219,610).
- Roanoke, VA$219,610
- Wilmington, NC$204,680
- Trenton, NJ$186,160
- Fort Collins, CO$183,350
- Santa Rosa, CA$172,860
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Optometrists salary in Clarksville: questions
How much do optometrists make an hour in Clarksville?
$59.74 an hour on average, and $63.56 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level optometrists salary in Clarksville?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $47,600 a year and the 25th percentile is $97,630, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the optometrists take-home pay in Clarksville?
About $96,205 a year ($8,017 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $124,270. Tennessee has no state income tax.
Do optometrists earn more in Clarksville than elsewhere?
The average here is 12% less than the U.S. average for this job ($141,550).
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; area Clarksville, TN-KY (17300). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 6.0%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.07, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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