How much does an optician make in Washington?
$49,220a year
Median yearly pay for opticians in Washington. That is $23.66 an hour or $4,102 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.66
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among states
- 16 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $41,120Median: $49,220Highest 10%: $78,830
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $41,120 | $19.77 | |
| 25th | $46,240 | $22.23 | |
| Median | $49,220 | $23.66 | |
| 75th | $60,250 | $28.97 | |
| 90th | $78,830 | $37.90 |
Cities in Washington
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Wenatchee, WA | $60,140 |
| Olympia, WA | $58,250 |
| Bellingham, WA | $53,050 |
| Mount Vernon, WA | $50,490 |
| Portland, OR | $49,620 |
| Kennewick, WA | $49,540 |
| Seattle, WA | $48,960 |
| Bremerton, WA | $48,780 |
| Spokane, WA | $47,650 |
| Yakima, WA | $46,240 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for opticians.
| 13. Ohio | $50,500 |
| 14. North Carolina | $50,190 |
| 15. Tennessee | $49,840 |
| 16. Washington | $49,220 |
| 17. Oregon | $49,210 |
| 18. Maryland | $48,700 |
| 19. Arizona | $48,210 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an optician make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in Washington is $23.66 ($49,220 a year).
Do opticians make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $49,220 against $47,260 nationally, 4% more.
Where does Washington rank for optician pay?
Washington ranks 16 of 51 states.
Which city in Washington pays opticians the most?
Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA, with a median of $60,140 a year.
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.