Optometrist Salary in District of Columbia
Based on 60+ workers in District of Columbia
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (DC)
$154,300
$74.183/hr
vs National Average
$131,624
+17.2% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$85K – —
60 employed in District of Columbia
Salary Distribution — Optometrist in District of Columbia
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $84,990 |
| 25th percentile | $117,680 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $154,300 |
| 75th percentile | $176,040 |
Historical Salary Trend — Optometrist in District of Columbia vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $106,350 |
| 2023 | $149,990 |
| 2024 | $154,300 |
| Year | District of Columbia Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $106,350 | $121,162 |
| 2023 | $149,990 | $129,589 |
| 2024 | $154,300 | $131,624 |