Optometrist Jobs in Tennessee
There are 24 live Optometrist listings in Tennessee; Tennessee ranks 31st of 37 states by median advertised pay; the employers with the most openings are EssilorLuxottica Group (5), Visionworks (5), Luxottica of America (4).
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Figures are computed from live listings and reviewed by WeekdayDoc’s physician-led editorial team; data as of November 3, 2026. Posted ranges, not accepted offers. How we compute this
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Luxottica of AmericaKnoxville, TN
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EssilorLuxottica GroupKnoxville, TN
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EssilorLuxottica GroupClarksville, TN
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EssilorLuxottica GroupKnoxville, TN
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EssilorLuxottica GroupNashville, TN
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Optometrist Pay in Tennessee: Live Market and State Comparison
Live optometrist listings in Tennessee today, then Tennessee against neighboring states and the top payers over the last 12 months of our own postings — so every state is measured alike. Not a salary survey.
- Live listings
- 24
- 12-mo median
- $144k
- Pay rank
- #31 of 37
- Work-life
- 5.7/10 · #3
- 12-mo postings
- 80
Optometrist roles in Tennessee advertise $14k below the $159k median across the 37 states we can measure, where Alabama leads at $200k.
| State | Median pay (12 mo) | vs TN | WLB | Postings (12 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee (this page) | $144k | — | 5.7/10 | 80 |
| Alabamaborders | $200k | +$56k | 5.0/10 | 51 |
| Louisiana#2 | $190k | +$46k | 5.0/10 | 45 |
| North Carolinaborders | $187k | +$43k | 5.1/10 | 222 |
| Kentuckyborders | $160k | +$15k | 5.0/10 | 64 |
| Virginiaborders | $159k | +$14k | 5.3/10 | 134 |
| Missouriborders | $155k | +$11k | 4.5/10 | 93 |
| Georgiaborders | $130k | −$15k | 5.2/10 | 164 |
“borders” = shares a border with Tennessee; “#n” = national pay rank among the 37 measured states. Live figures count the listings on WeekdayDoc today (updated Nov 3, 2026); 12-month figures include postings since closed, so states compare on the same basis.
- Most openings on this page:
- EssilorLuxottica Group (5), Visionworks (5), Luxottica of America (4)
- Top-rated employers hiring:
- Talkiatry (gold, 95/100), Hiaah (gold, 95/100), BetterHelp (gold, 93/100) (Top Employers work-life index)
A few things worth knowing
About Optometrist jobs in Tennessee.
How much do optometrist earn in Tennessee?
A reliable salary estimate is unavailable for this sample of optometrist. Compensation varies by role, specialty, location, and schedule. Compare employer-posted pay where disclosed, including its currency and pay period; missing pay is not estimated.
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 5% with no weekends. You can sort by work-life-balance score to surface the lowest-burnout roles first.
Who is hiring optometrist in Tennessee right now?
Employers currently hiring for optometrist roles include EssilorLuxottica Group, Visionworks, Luxottica of America, Walmart, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.
How many optometrist jobs in Tennessee are available, and how often are they updated?
There are currently 24 optometrist positions in Tennessee listed, with new roles added as employers post them. Job descriptions are public. Verified sign-in with Google or email gives free access to regular Apply, full search, and standard Market Insights. Saved jobs, My Search, and the dashboard also require verified sign-in. Eligible featured employer listings allow Apply without signup or email. Basic calculators are public and free; optional AI contract analysis, RVU Billing Optimizer, and Schedule Optimizer reports remain paid.
Employers hiring now
Organizations with the most openings in Optometrist Jobs in Tennessee
- EssilorLuxottica Group5 open roles here · WLB 75/100
Visionworks5 open roles here · WLB 75/100
Luxottica of America4 open roles here · WLB 75/100
Walmart3 open roles here · WLB 75/100
National Vision2 open roles here · WLB 78/100
SEES Management2 open roles here · WLB 75/100
Comprehensive Mobile Care1 open role here · WLB 74/100
Lifedoc Health1 open role here · WLB 75/100