How much does an optometrist make in Honolulu?
$141,800a year
Median yearly pay for optometrists in the Urban Honolulu, HI metro area. That is $68.16 an hour or $11,810 a month.
- Hourly
- $68.16
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among cities
- 68 of 183
- Jobs in the area
- 170
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $107,100Median: $141,800Highest 10%: $205,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $107,100 | $51.49 | |
| 25th | $121,000 | $58.16 | |
| Median | $141,800 | $68.16 | |
| 75th | $162,000 | $77.88 | |
| 90th | $205,400 | $98.75 |
Other cities in Hawaii
Median yearly pay for optometrists.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Honolulu
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physician | $339,300 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $338,100 |
| Psychiatrist | $290,000 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $239,200 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $239,200 |
| Radiologist | $239,200 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $219,000 |
| Pediatrician | $217,300 |
| Nurse Midwive | $184,600 |
| Physician Assistant | $170,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an optometrist make an hour in Honolulu?
The median hourly pay in the Urban Honolulu, HI metro area is $68.16 ($141,800 a year).
Do optometrists make more in Honolulu than the national average?
Yes: $141,800 against $136,600 nationally, 4% more.
How does Honolulu compare with the rest of Hawaii?
The median in Hawaii is $154,600, so Honolulu pays 8% less.
Where does Honolulu rank for optometrist pay?
68 of 183 metro areas with data.
How much does an optometrist make starting out in Honolulu?
The lowest-paid 10% make $107,100 or less a year; the top 10% make $205,400 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.