How much does an optometrist make in Portland?
$161,200a year
Median yearly pay for optometrists in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area. That is $77.51 an hour or $13,440 a month.
- Hourly
- $77.51
- Vs. national median
- +18%
- Rank among cities
- 21 of 183
- Jobs in the area
- 100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $109,200Median: $161,200Highest 10%: $214,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $109,200 | $52.49 | |
| 25th | $117,000 | $56.25 | |
| Median | $161,200 | $77.51 | |
| 75th | $177,600 | $85.40 | |
| 90th | $214,200 | $102.98 |
Other cities in Maine
Median yearly pay for optometrists.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Radiologist | $578,200 |
| Physician | $442,800 |
| Anesthesiologist | $438,600 |
| Ophthalmologist | $337,900 |
| Orthodontist | $323,500 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $304,400 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $256,600 |
| Pediatrician | $245,900 |
| Dermatologist | $239,200 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $239,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an optometrist make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area is $77.51 ($161,200 a year).
Do optometrists make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $161,200 against $136,600 nationally, 18% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Maine?
The median in Maine is $154,100, so Portland pays 5% more.
Where does Portland rank for optometrist pay?
21 of 183 metro areas with data.
How much does an optometrist make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $109,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $214,200 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.