Optometrists Salary in Kennewick, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kennewick-Richland, WA

Median annual salary $151,320 +12.2% vs national
Median hourly $72.75
10th percentile $114,430
90th percentile $196,920
Employed locally 40
National median $134,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $114,430
    25th
    $124,710
    50th (median)
    $151,320
    75th
    $168,420
    90th
    $196,920

    Kennewick economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $85,881 2023 • Census ACS
    Optometrists salary vs area income 176% Median Optometrists salary is 76% above the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Optometrists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $163,320
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $162,820
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $160,520
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $160,390
    Washington $157,650
    Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC $150,010

    Related occupations in Kennewick, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $100,540
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $105,650
    Pharmacy Technicians $51,010
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $58,550
    Pharmacists $153,170
    Dental Hygienists $107,100

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Optometrists make per hour in Kennewick?

    The median hourly wage for Optometrists in Kennewick, WA is $72.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $95.07 or more per hour.

    Is Kennewick above or below average for Optometrists salaries?

    The median Optometrists salary in Kennewick, WA is 12.2% 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 Kennewick?

    Entry-level Optometrists (10th percentile) earn around $114,430 per year in Kennewick, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $124,710.