Optometrist salary in Washington
What optometrists earn in Washington and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$157,560$75.75 per hour
vs U.S.+15%U.S. median $136,570
Middle half earn$126,730 – $171,200Top 10%: $217,900+
Jobs7600.78× the U.S. concentration
Optometrist pay in Washington cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $167,810 | $80.68 | 420 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $136,250 | $65.51 | 350 |
| Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA | $126,180 | $60.66 | 60 |
| Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA | $142,720 | $68.61 | 40 |
| Kennewick-Richland, WA | $149,510 | $71.88 | 30 |
| Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area | $129,990 | $62.50 | 30 |
Hospitals and jobs in Washington
Optometrist pay in similar states
Delaware · $161,270 New York · $161,140 New Jersey · $159,040 Minnesota · $158,700 Hawaii · $154,620 Maine · $154,110
Other healthcare salaries in Washington
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $47,730 Registered Nurses · $124,200 Nursing Assistants · $49,180 Medical Assistants · $59,290 Dental Assistants · $58,090 Pharmacy Technicians · $58,900 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $72,760 Pharmacists · $160,610 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $83,150 Nurse Practitioners · $156,100 Dental Hygienists · $131,160 Physicians, All Other · $307,170
Questions
How much does an optometrist make in Washington?
Optometrists in Washington earned a median of $157,560 a year ($75.75 an hour) in May 2025, 15% more than the national median of $136,570. The middle half earned $126,730 to $171,200.
Where in Washington do optometrists earn the most?
Among areas in Washington, pay was highest in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA at $167,810.
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.