The median annual wage for Optometrists in District of Columbia is $154,300 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $157,130.
At the median that is about $74.18 per hour. An estimated 60 people work as optometrists in District of Columbia.
| Median (annual) | $154,300 |
| Mean (annual) | $157,130 |
| Median (hourly) | $74.18 |
| 10th percentile | $84,990 |
| 90th percentile | — |
| Employment | 60 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.