How much does an optometrist make in Portland?
$136,300a year
Median yearly pay for optometrists in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $65.50 an hour or $11,350 a month.
- Hourly
- $65.50
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among cities
- 93 of 183
- Jobs in the area
- 350
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $89,700Median: $136,300Highest 10%: $166,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $89,700 | $43.13 | |
| 25th | $105,400 | $50.68 | |
| Median | $136,300 | $65.50 | |
| 75th | $152,700 | $73.41 | |
| 90th | $166,900 | $80.23 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for optometrists.
| Salem, OR | $134,600 |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $524,400 |
| Neurologist | $337,800 |
| Physician | $333,900 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $286,200 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $269,700 |
| Dentist | $249,600 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $246,100 |
| Anesthesiologist | $239,200 |
| Cardiologist | $239,200 |
| Dermatologist | $239,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an optometrist make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $65.50 ($136,300 a year).
Do optometrists make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $136,300 against $136,600 nationally, 0% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $132,000, so Portland pays 3% more.
Where does Portland rank for optometrist pay?
93 of 183 metro areas with data.
How much does an optometrist make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $89,700 or less a year; the top 10% make $166,900 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.