Optometrist salary in Oregon
What optometrists earn in Oregon and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$132,020$63.47 per hour
vs U.S.−3%U.S. median $136,570
Middle half earn$102,030 – $143,500Top 10%: $161,480+
Jobs5601.04× the U.S. concentration
Optometrist pay in Oregon cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $136,250 | $65.51 | 350 |
| Salem, OR | $134,590 | $64.71 | 60 |
| Bend, OR | $129,810 | $62.41 | 40 |
| Eugene-Springfield, OR | $125,760 | $60.46 | 40 |
| Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area | $86,680 | $41.67 | 30 |
Hospitals and jobs in Oregon
Optometrist pay in similar states
Ohio · $134,850 Rhode Island · $134,520 Tennessee · $134,170 Missouri · $133,810 North Dakota · $132,110 Virginia · $131,570
Other healthcare salaries in Oregon
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $44,410 Registered Nurses · $129,010 Nursing Assistants · $49,830 Medical Assistants · $50,410 Dental Assistants · $59,490 Pharmacy Technicians · $54,900 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $80,470 Physicians, All Other · $347,180 Dental Hygienists · $122,080 Pharmacists · $165,960 Physical Therapists · $103,510 Nurse Practitioners · $155,680
Questions
How much does an optometrist make in Oregon?
Optometrists in Oregon earned a median of $132,020 a year ($63.47 an hour) in May 2025, 3% less than the national median of $136,570. The middle half earned $102,030 to $143,500.
Where in Oregon do optometrists earn the most?
Among areas in Oregon, pay was highest in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA at $136,250.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.