Optometrists pay in Washington
In Washington, the median pay for optometrists is $75.75 an hour ($157,560 a year). About 760 people work in this job there.
That is 15% higher than the U.S. median ($136,570). Washington ranks 8th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for optometrists in Washington
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $49.94 | $103,880 |
| 25% of workers | $60.93 | $126,730 |
| Half of workers (median) | $75.75 | $157,560 |
| 75% of workers | $82.31 | $171,200 |
| 90% of workers | $104.76 | $217,900 |
Optometrists pay in Washington metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue | $167,810 | 420 |
| Kennewick-Richland | $149,510 | 30 |
| Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater | $142,720 | 40 |
| Spokane-Spokane Valley | $126,180 | 60 |
Washington unemployment rate: 4.9% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for optometrists
- Typical education to start: Doctoral or professional degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: None (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +9.5% over ten years, much faster than average · about 2,000 openings a year (BLS)
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| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | $307,170 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technicians | $48,840 |
| Chiropractors | $104,070 |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | $340,010 |
| Registered Nurses | $124,200 |
| Pharmacists | $160,610 |
| Physical Therapists | $105,950 |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | $105,550 |
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