How much does an optometrist make in Salem?
$134,600a year
Median yearly pay for optometrists in the Salem, OR metro area. That is $64.71 an hour or $11,220 a month.
- Hourly
- $64.71
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among cities
- 103 of 183
- Jobs in the area
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $105,100Median: $134,600Highest 10%: $159,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $105,100 | $50.55 | |
| 25th | $130,400 | $62.69 | |
| Median | $134,600 | $64.71 | |
| 75th | $144,800 | $69.62 | |
| 90th | $159,100 | $76.50 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for optometrists.
| Portland, OR | $136,300 |
Related jobs in Salem
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physician | $374,000 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $295,200 |
| Pediatrician | $256,700 |
| Psychiatrist | $239,200 |
| Dentist | $212,300 |
| Pharmacist | $169,200 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $162,600 |
| Physician Assistant | $144,200 |
| Registered Nurse | $131,800 |
| Veterinarian | $130,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an optometrist make an hour in Salem?
The median hourly pay in the Salem, OR metro area is $64.71 ($134,600 a year).
Do optometrists make more in Salem than the national average?
No: $134,600 against $136,600 nationally, 1% less.
How does Salem compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $132,000, so Salem pays 2% more.
Where does Salem rank for optometrist pay?
103 of 183 metro areas with data.
How much does an optometrist make starting out in Salem?
The lowest-paid 10% make $105,100 or less a year; the top 10% make $159,100 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.