Optometrist Salary in Washington
Based on 930+ workers in Washington
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (WA)
$157,650
$75.793/hr
vs National Average
$131,624
+19.8% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$114K – $211K
930 employed in Washington
Salary Distribution — Optometrist in Washington
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $114,460 |
| 25th percentile | $130,470 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $157,650 |
| 75th percentile | $172,430 |
| 90th percentile | $211,020 |
Historical Salary Trend — Optometrist in Washington vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $132,370 |
| 2023 | $143,160 |
| 2024 | $157,650 |
| Year | Washington Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $132,370 | $121,162 |
| 2023 | $143,160 | $129,589 |
| 2024 | $157,650 | $131,624 |