How much does an optometrist make in Seattle?
$167,800a year
Median yearly pay for optometrists in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. That is $80.68 an hour or $13,980 a month.
- Hourly
- $80.68
- Vs. national median
- +23%
- Rank among cities
- 3 of 183
- Jobs in the area
- 420
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $121,400Median: $167,800Highest 10%: $227,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $121,400 | $58.34 | |
| 25th | $134,600 | $64.73 | |
| Median | $167,800 | $80.68 | |
| 75th | $200,800 | $96.55 | |
| 90th | $227,500 | $109.39 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for optometrists.
| Portland, OR | $136,300 |
| Spokane, WA | $126,200 |
Related jobs in Seattle
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Cardiologist | $662,800 |
| Anesthesiologist | $646,900 |
| Dermatologist | $641,200 |
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $576,100 |
| Surgeon | $504,400 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $380,900 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $343,100 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $340,000 |
| Neurologist | $331,100 |
| Physician | $330,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an optometrist make an hour in Seattle?
The median hourly pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area is $80.68 ($167,800 a year).
Do optometrists make more in Seattle than the national average?
Yes: $167,800 against $136,600 nationally, 23% more.
How does Seattle compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $157,600, so Seattle pays 7% more.
Where does Seattle rank for optometrist pay?
3 of 183 metro areas with data.
How much does an optometrist make starting out in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% make $121,400 or less a year; the top 10% make $227,500 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.