How much does an optician make in Portland?
$49,620a year
Median yearly pay for opticians in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $23.86 an hour or $4,135 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.86
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among cities
- 98 of 318
- Jobs in the area
- 600
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,060Median: $49,620Highest 10%: $77,150
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,060 | $21.66 | |
| 25th | $47,690 | $22.93 | |
| Median | $49,620 | $23.86 | |
| 75th | $60,160 | $28.92 | |
| 90th | $77,150 | $37.09 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for opticians.
| Bend, OR | $54,750 |
| Salem, OR | $47,550 |
| Eugene, OR | $46,270 |
| Medford, OR | $45,930 |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $524,400 |
| Neurologist | $337,800 |
| Physician | $333,900 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $286,200 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $269,700 |
| Dentist | $249,600 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $246,100 |
| Anesthesiologist | $239,200 |
| Cardiologist | $239,200 |
| Dermatologist | $239,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an optician make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $23.86 ($49,620 a year).
Do opticians make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $49,620 against $47,260 nationally, 5% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $49,210, so Portland pays 1% more.
Where does Portland rank for optician pay?
98 of 318 metro areas with data.
How much does an optician make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $45,060 or less a year; the top 10% make $77,150 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.