How much does an optician make in Seattle?
$48,960a year
Median yearly pay for opticians in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. That is $23.54 an hour or $4,080 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.54
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among cities
- 106 of 318
- Jobs in the area
- 1,140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,090Median: $48,960Highest 10%: $78,830
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,090 | $21.68 | |
| 25th | $46,550 | $22.38 | |
| Median | $48,960 | $23.54 | |
| 75th | $60,140 | $28.91 | |
| 90th | $78,830 | $37.90 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for opticians.
| Olympia, WA | $58,250 |
| Bellingham, WA | $53,050 |
| Mount Vernon, WA | $50,490 |
| Portland, OR | $49,620 |
| Kennewick, WA | $49,540 |
| Bremerton, WA | $48,780 |
| Spokane, WA | $47,650 |
| Yakima, WA | $46,240 |
Related jobs in Seattle
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Cardiologist | $662,800 |
| Anesthesiologist | $646,900 |
| Dermatologist | $641,200 |
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $576,100 |
| Surgeon | $504,400 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $380,900 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $343,100 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $340,000 |
| Neurologist | $331,100 |
| Physician | $330,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an optician make an hour in Seattle?
The median hourly pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area is $23.54 ($48,960 a year).
Do opticians make more in Seattle than the national average?
Yes: $48,960 against $47,260 nationally, 4% more.
How does Seattle compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $49,220, so Seattle pays 1% less.
Where does Seattle rank for optician pay?
106 of 318 metro areas with data.
How much does an optician make starting out in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% make $45,090 or less a year; the top 10% make $78,830 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.