Optometrists Salary in District of Columbia
Optometrists in District of Columbia earn a median of $134,840 a year, −1% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $134,840
- vs. U.S. median
- −1% ($136,570)
- Rank among states
- 28 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 50
Pay range in District of Columbia
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $102,570; the top 10% earn over $207,570. Nationally the range is $74,870 to $202,180.
States ranked near District of Columbia
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Optometrists pay in District of Columbia
How much do optometrists make in District of Columbia?
The median is $134,840 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $102,570 and the top 10% earn over $207,570. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is District of Columbia a good state for optometrists?
On pay alone it ranks 28 of 51 (−1% vs. the national median of $136,570). Living costs are not included.