How much does an optometrist make in Washington?
$157,600a year
Median yearly pay for optometrists in Washington. That is $75.75 an hour or $13,130 a month.
- Hourly
- $75.75
- Vs. national median
- +15%
- Rank among states
- 8 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 760
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $103,900Median: $157,600Highest 10%: $217,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $103,900 | $49.94 | |
| 25th | $126,700 | $60.93 | |
| Median | $157,600 | $75.75 | |
| 75th | $171,200 | $82.31 | |
| 90th | $217,900 | $104.76 |
Cities in Washington
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Seattle, WA | $167,800 |
| Kennewick, WA | $149,500 |
| Olympia, WA | $142,700 |
| Portland, OR | $136,300 |
| Spokane, WA | $126,200 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for optometrists.
| 5. New York | $161,100 |
| 6. New Jersey | $159,000 |
| 7. Minnesota | $158,700 |
| 8. Washington | $157,600 |
| 9. Hawaii | $154,600 |
| 10. Maine | $154,100 |
| 11. Colorado | $152,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an optometrist make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in Washington is $75.75 ($157,600 a year).
Do optometrists make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $157,600 against $136,600 nationally, 15% more.
Where does Washington rank for optometrist pay?
Washington ranks 8 of 51 states.
Which city in Washington pays optometrists the most?
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA, with a median of $167,800 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.