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$78,630 Median Salary
  • Optometrists in District of Columbia earn higher salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.

How Many Optometrists Work in District of Columbia?

There were approximately 120 workers employed as Optometrists in this state in 2018.

The typical state has 505 Optometrists working in it, which means District of Columbia has fewer Optometrists than average.

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What do Optometrists Make in District of Columbia?

In 2018 wages for Optometrists ranged from $65,700 to $126,260 with $78,630 being the median annual salary.

Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $31.59 to $60.7. The median hourly rate was $37.8.

In 2017 the median pay for this field was $36.53 an hour.

The hourly rate grew by $1.27.

The median salary in District of Columbia is higher than the nationwide median salary.

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Top District of Columbia Metros for Optometrists

The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most Optometrists.

Metro Number Employed Annual Median Salary
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV 920 $124,800

Top States for Optometrists Employment

View the list below to see where most Optometrists work.

State Number Employed Annual Median Salary
California 3,760 $111,790
Texas 2,750 $111,720
Illinois 2,300 $113,770
New York 2,040 $122,230
Michigan 1,590 $112,120
Florida 1,590 $104,280
Pennsylvania 1,450 $110,930
Massachusetts 1,200 $124,890
Ohio 1,200 $112,380
New Jersey 1,160 $116,340
Virginia 1,090 $120,940
Indiana 1,080 $92,480
North Carolina 1,080 $116,520
Georgia 990 $91,900
Minnesota 900 $117,380
Colorado 830 $131,190
Tennessee 720 $105,590
Washington 700 $113,220
Arizona 660 $123,700
Oklahoma 630 $87,780

Below are the states where Optometrists get paid the most:

State Annual Median Salary
North Dakota $155,030
Vermont $141,880
Alaska $134,040
Colorado $131,190
Maryland $130,600
Connecticut $129,540
Massachusetts $124,890
Arizona $123,700
New Hampshire $122,720
New York $122,230

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