Optometrists Salary in Maine

Ranked #4 of 51 · ME

13.5% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $160,730 ≈ $77/hr
Median annual salary $154,110
Employment 180

Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)

P10 $102,600P25 $115,870 Median $154,110P75 $177,630P90 $241,200

About 80% of optometristss in Maine earn between $102,600 and $241,200. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.

Compared to the U.S.

Maine
$160,730
U.S. average
$141,550

The mean optometrists salary in Maine is $160,730, about 13.5% above the U.S. average ($141,550). That works out to roughly $77/hr at 2,080 hours per year.

Metro Areas in Maine

Metro areaMedianMeanEmployment
Portland-South Portland, ME $161,220 $154,900 100
Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area $134,770 $143,590 30

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do optometrists make in Maine?

The median optometrists salary in Maine is $154,110 per year (mean $160,730), and about 80% earn between $102,600 and $241,200.

How much do optometrists make per hour in Maine?

Roughly $77 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $160,730 and 2,080 work hours per year.

Is Maine a high-paying state for optometrists?

Maine ranks #4 of 51 states for optometrists pay. Its mean salary of $160,730 is about 13.5% above the U.S. average of $141,550.

Which metro areas in Maine pay optometrists the most?

The highest-paying metro areas in Maine for optometrists are Portland-South Portland, ME ($161,220), Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area ($134,770), by median annual wage.

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