BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2025
Optometrists in District of Columbia earn between $102,570 and $207,570, with a mean of $145,590. The national average for this role is $141,554.
| Location | Mean Salary |
|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $145,590 |
| National Average | $141,554 |
| Alaska | $165,120 |
| New Jersey | $161,110 |
| North Carolina | $161,030 |
| Maine | $160,730 |
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2025. District of Columbia. Hourly wages assume 2,080 hours/year.