Optometrists Salary in Olympia, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA

Median annual salary $137,840 +2.2% vs national
Median hourly $66.27
10th percentile $102,650
90th percentile $166,440
Employed locally 30
National median $134,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $102,650
    25th
    $123,360
    50th (median)
    $137,840
    75th
    $158,320
    90th
    $166,440

    Olympia economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,985 2023 • Census ACS
    Optometrists salary vs area income 147% Median Optometrists salary is 47% 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
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $151,320

    Related occupations in Olympia, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $103,850
    Pharmacy Technicians $55,690
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $79,220
    Pharmacists $150,750
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $61,270
    Physical Therapists $96,140

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Optometrists make per hour in Olympia?

    The median hourly wage for Optometrists in Olympia, WA is $66.27, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $87.74 or more per hour.

    Is Olympia above or below average for Optometrists salaries?

    The median Optometrists salary in Olympia, WA is 2.2% 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 Olympia?

    Entry-level Optometrists (10th percentile) earn around $102,650 per year in Olympia, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $123,360.