Optometrists Salary in Hawaii / Kauai

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $145,350 +7.8% vs national
Median hourly $69.88
10th percentile $82,960
90th percentile $202,250
Employed locally 40
National median $134,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $82,960
    25th
    $101,400
    50th (median)
    $145,350
    75th
    $153,990
    90th
    $202,250

    Top-paying metros for Optometrists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $176,930
    Asheville, NC $167,980
    Eastern North Carolina nonmetropolitan area $166,920
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $165,870
    Alaska $165,830
    Reno, NV $165,060

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $122,650
    Pharmacy Technicians $45,740
    Physicians, All Other $161,010
    Psychiatric Technicians $51,760
    Pharmacists $137,100
    Physical Therapists $103,150

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Optometrists make per hour in Hawaii / Kauai?

    The median hourly wage for Optometrists in Hawaii / Kauai is $69.88, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $101.09 or more per hour.

    Is Hawaii / Kauai above or below average for Optometrists salaries?

    The median Optometrists salary in Hawaii / Kauai is 7.8% above the national median of $134,830. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Optometrists in Hawaii / Kauai?

    Entry-level Optometrists (10th percentile) earn around $82,960 per year in Hawaii / Kauai. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $101,400.