Optometrists Salary in Portland, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-South Portland, ME

Median annual salary $133,310 -1.1% vs national
Median hourly $64.09
10th percentile $106,820
90th percentile $176,950
Employed locally 90
National median $134,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $106,820
    25th
    $119,990
    50th (median)
    $133,310
    75th
    $176,710
    90th
    $176,950

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,602 2023 • Census ACS
    Optometrists salary vs area income 150% Median Optometrists salary is 50% 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
    Eastern North Carolina nonmetropolitan area $166,920
    Central North Carolina nonmetropolitan area $157,380
    North Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area $156,580
    Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $155,770
    New Mexico $154,630
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $154,450

    Related occupations in Portland, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $82,830
    Pharmacy Technicians $41,080
    Physical Therapists $97,850
    Nurse Practitioners $121,810
    Physicians, All Other $442,790
    Pharmacists $135,500

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Optometrists make per hour in Portland?

    The median hourly wage for Optometrists in Portland, ME is $64.09, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $102.98 or more per hour.

    Is Portland above or below average for Optometrists salaries?

    The median Optometrists salary in Portland, ME is 1.1% below 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Optometrists (10th percentile) earn around $106,820 per year in Portland, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $119,990.