How much does an optometrist make in Oregon?
$132,000a year
Median yearly pay for optometrists in Oregon. That is $63.47 an hour or $11,000 a month.
- Hourly
- $63.47
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among states
- 33 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 560
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $83,830Median: $132,000Highest 10%: $161,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $83,830 | $40.30 | |
| 25th | $102,000 | $49.05 | |
| Median | $132,000 | $63.47 | |
| 75th | $143,500 | $68.99 | |
| 90th | $161,500 | $77.63 |
Cities in Oregon
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Portland, OR | $136,300 |
| Salem, OR | $134,600 |
| Bend, OR | $129,800 |
| Eugene, OR | $125,800 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for optometrists.
| 30. Tennessee | $134,200 |
| 31. Missouri | $133,800 |
| 32. North Dakota | $132,100 |
| 33. Oregon | $132,000 |
| 34. Virginia | $131,600 |
| 35. Kentucky | $128,900 |
| 36. Georgia | $128,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an optometrist make an hour in Oregon?
The median hourly pay in Oregon is $63.47 ($132,000 a year).
Do optometrists make more in Oregon than the national average?
No: $132,000 against $136,600 nationally, 3% less.
Where does Oregon rank for optometrist pay?
Oregon ranks 33 of 51 states.
Which city in Oregon pays optometrists the most?
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA, with a median of $136,300 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.