23+ Optometrist Jobs in Kentucky
Optometrist positions in Kentucky with $100K-$150K salary ranges, burnout scores, and schedule details shown upfront. Filter by no call, remote, and weekday-only.
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23+ Optometrist Jobs in Kentucky Available Now
These 5 roles pay ~$195k median with 8.0/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.
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How Kentucky Compares for Optometrist Pay
Kentucky against neighboring states and the top payers, from our own optometrist postings over the last 12 months — not a salary survey.
Optometrist roles in Kentucky advertise $38k above the $153k median across the 41 states we can measure, where Oklahoma leads at $208k.
| State | Median pay | vs KY | WLB | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky (this page) | $190k | — | 6.4/10 | 32 |
| Indianaborders | $172k | −$19k | 6.4/10 | 6 |
| Missouriborders | $150k | −$40k | 6.0/10 | 32 |
| Ohioborders | $150k | −$41k | 6.0/10 | 67 |
| Illinoisborders | $145k | −$46k | 4.7/10 | 73 |
| Tennesseeborders | $130k | −$60k | 7.5/10 | 17 |
| Virginiaborders | $125k | −$66k | 5.5/10 | 56 |
| West Virginiaborders | $118k | −$73k | 4.6/10 | 8 |
“borders” = shares a border with Kentucky; “#n” = national pay rank among the 41 measured states.
Optometrist Jobs in Kentucky: Salary, Outlook & Work-Life Balance
Kentucky offers a competitive market for healthcare professionals seeking optometrist jobs in kentucky. With 23+ open positions and salaries ranging from $125K to $195K, clinicians have strong options for career growth and work-life balance.
Every listing is evaluated using WeekdayDoc's proprietary work-life balance scoring system. Optometrist Jobs in Kentucky on this page have an average score of 3.9/10, with 25% with no on-call requirements, 15% with no weekends. This data helps clinicians quickly identify positions that match their lifestyle priorities without reading through hundreds of job descriptions.
Leading employers currently hiring for optometrist jobs in kentucky include EssilorLuxottica Group, AEG Vision, EyeCare Partners Doctors, Visionworks, and more. Positions span optometrist jobs kentucky. New jobs are added daily as healthcare organizations expand their teams.
Among the top-rated employers hiring for optometrist jobs in kentucky, Talkiatry (score: 95.8/100), Up Lift (score: 94.5/100), Cyti Clinics (score: 94.5/100) have earned WeekdayDoc's Top Employer designation based on our proprietary ranking system. This ranking evaluates burnout scores (40%), salary competitiveness (30%), and work-life balance features like no-call and remote options (30%). See the full rankings on our Top Employers page.
According to WeekdayDoc's Market Pulse — which tracks real-time compensation data from thousands of active job postings — the current median salary is $101K, trending down 4.9% over the past quarter. This data is derived from 7,451+ job postings analyzed over the past 12 months — updated daily, unlike annual survey-based reports. Explore salary trends and burnout data on our Market Pulse dashboard.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do optometrist earn in Kentucky?
Listed optometrist in Kentucky on WeekdayDoc pay roughly $125K to $195K per year, with a median near $125K. Actual pay varies by specialty, setting, experience, and shift type — every listing shows its salary upfront.
Are there remote or hybrid optometrist jobs available?
Some optometrist roles offer remote or hybrid flexibility. You can filter for telehealth and work-from-home options, and every listing shows its remote status before you apply.
Which optometrist jobs have the best work-life balance?
Every optometrist role on WeekdayDoc is scored for burnout risk using call schedule, weekend and night requirements, and remote flexibility. Among current listings, 25% with no on-call and 15% with no weekends. You can sort by work-life-balance score to surface the lowest-burnout roles first.
Who is hiring optometrist in Kentucky right now?
Employers currently hiring for optometrist roles include EssilorLuxottica Group, AEG Vision, EyeCare Partners Doctors, Visionworks, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.
How many optometrist jobs in kentucky are available, and how often are they updated?
There are currently 23+ optometrist positions in Kentucky listed, with new roles added daily as employers post them. Create a free account to compare salaries and work-life-balance scores side by side, then apply directly.
Employers hiring now
Organizations with the most openings in Optometrist Jobs in Kentucky
Visionworks5 open roles here · WLB 75/100
EssilorLuxottica Group4 open roles here · WLB 75/100
AEG Vision3 open roles here · WLB 75/100
EyeCare Partners Doctors3 open roles here · WLB 74/100
Clarkson Eyecare2 open roles here · WLB 72/100
360care1 open role here · WLB 75/100- DDr. Snipes & Associates1 open role here
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