How much does an optician make in Salem?
$47,550a year
Median yearly pay for opticians in the Salem, OR metro area. That is $22.86 an hour or $3,963 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.86
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 129 of 318
- Jobs in the area
- 80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,520Median: $47,550Highest 10%: $76,850
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,520 | $19.00 | |
| 25th | $44,720 | $21.50 | |
| Median | $47,550 | $22.86 | |
| 75th | $59,310 | $28.51 | |
| 90th | $76,850 | $36.95 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for opticians.
| Bend, OR | $54,750 |
| Portland, OR | $49,620 |
| Eugene, OR | $46,270 |
| Medford, OR | $45,930 |
Related jobs in Salem
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physician | $374,000 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $295,200 |
| Pediatrician | $256,700 |
| Psychiatrist | $239,200 |
| Dentist | $212,300 |
| Pharmacist | $169,200 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $162,600 |
| Physician Assistant | $144,200 |
| Optometrist | $134,600 |
| Registered Nurse | $131,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an optician make an hour in Salem?
The median hourly pay in the Salem, OR metro area is $22.86 ($47,550 a year).
Do opticians make more in Salem than the national average?
Yes: $47,550 against $47,260 nationally, 1% more.
How does Salem compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $49,210, so Salem pays 3% less.
Where does Salem rank for optician pay?
129 of 318 metro areas with data.
How much does an optician make starting out in Salem?
The lowest-paid 10% make $39,520 or less a year; the top 10% make $76,850 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.