DOL Median (Washington)
$118,061
vs National
+3.2%
National: $114,400BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$103,020
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$118,061
+3.2% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$114,400
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Optometrists in Washington earns $118,061 in nominal terms, which is 3.2% above the national average of $114,400. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 114.6 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $103,020 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Washington
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Doctor's Exchange of Washington, P.C. | $120,000 | 17 |
| EYECO OPTOMETRY, PS | $120,000 | 1 |
| KYLE S. SEXTON, OD, LLC | $115,000 | 3 |
| Doctor's Exchange Of Colorado, P.C. | $110,000 | 9 |
| SEATTLE CHILDRENS HOSPITAL | $101,837 | 2 |
| ALAN P PEARSON OD PHD PLLC | $95,992 | 3 |
| NORTHWEST VISION AND LEARNING CENTER PLLC | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Optometrists make in Washington?
The median Optometrists salary in Washington is $118,061 based on 16 DOL filings.
Is Washington a good place to work as a Optometrists?
A Optometrists in Washington earns 3.2% more than the national median of $114,400, or $103,020 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.