Optometrists Salary in Washington

Optometrists in Washington earn the most in Seattle (average $171,750 a year) and the least in Spokane ($132,930), across the 4 Washington metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the optometrists average at $159,380 and the median at $157,560 for 760 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $141,550.

Optometrists average salary by city in Washington

Seattle$171,750
Kennewick$148,320
Olympia$144,650
Spokane$132,930

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Seattle	$171,750	$167,810	$134,630	$128,657	111
Kennewick	$148,320	$149,510	$119,790	$112,643	100
Olympia	$144,650	$142,720	$116,320	$110,134	104
Spokane	$132,930	$126,180	$104,460	$102,124	100

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Washington has no state income tax; Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Optometrists salary in other states

Optometrists salary by city and state

More about pay in Washington

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-1041.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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