Optometrists Salary in Portland, OR-WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA

Median annual salary $132,110 -2% vs national
Median hourly $63.51
10th percentile $86,280
90th percentile $161,800
Employed locally 370
National median $134,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $86,280
    25th
    $106,870
    50th (median)
    $132,110
    75th
    $138,250
    90th
    $161,800

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,573 2023 • Census ACS
    Optometrists salary vs area income 140% Median Optometrists salary is 40% 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
    New York $163,040
    Anchorage, AK $162,980
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $160,520
    Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL $157,970
    Central North Carolina nonmetropolitan area $157,380

    Related occupations in Portland, OR-WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $127,980
    Physicians, All Other $333,860
    Pharmacy Technicians $54,740
    Pharmacists $169,520
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $78,870
    Dental Hygienists $118,950

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Optometrists make per hour in Portland?

    The median hourly wage for Optometrists in Portland, OR-WA is $63.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $80.22 or more per hour.

    Is Portland above or below average for Optometrists salaries?

    The median Optometrists salary in Portland, OR-WA is 2% 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 $86,280 per year in Portland, OR-WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $106,870.