How much does an optician make in Washington?
$59,520a year
Median yearly pay for opticians in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $28.62 an hour or $4,960 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.62
- Vs. national median
- +26%
- Rank among cities
- 40 of 318
- Jobs in the area
- 1,080
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,100Median: $59,520Highest 10%: $78,010
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,100 | $17.84 | |
| 25th | $42,750 | $20.55 | |
| Median | $59,520 | $28.62 | |
| 75th | $67,170 | $32.29 | |
| 90th | $78,010 | $37.50 |
Other cities in District of Columbia
Median yearly pay for opticians.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Washington
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Radiologist | $443,000 |
| Anesthesiologist | $397,200 |
| Dermatologist | $330,000 |
| Cardiologist | $253,600 |
| Orthodontist | $248,100 |
| Psychiatrist | $247,000 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $239,200 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $239,200 |
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $239,200 |
| Physician | $237,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an optician make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $28.62 ($59,520 a year).
Do opticians make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $59,520 against $47,260 nationally, 26% more.
How does Washington compare with the rest of District of Columbia?
The median in District of Columbia is $61,310, so Washington pays 3% less.
Where does Washington rank for optician pay?
40 of 318 metro areas with data.
How much does an optician make starting out in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,100 or less a year; the top 10% make $78,010 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.