Healthcare Pearl City, HI Pop. 47,698

Optometrist Salary in Pearl City, Hawaii

The median optometrist salary in Pearl City, HI is $221,038 per year, which is 76.0% above the national median and 1.1% below the Hawaii state average.

City Median
$221,038
vs State Avg
$-2,512
vs National
+$95,448
Cost of Living
168%

Optometrist Salary in Pearl City by Experience

In Pearl City, an entry-level optometrist earns around $144,320, while experienced professionals earn up to $313,280 per year. The local cost of living index is 168% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$144,320
+$62,320 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$225,280
+$97,280 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$313,280
+$135,280 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Pearl City, HI

Percentile Pearl City
10th Percentile $137,280
25th Percentile $176,000
Median (50th) $221,038
75th Percentile $278,080
90th Percentile $337,920

Optometrist Salary in Other Hawaii Cities

Honolulu, HI
$229,830
Pop. 350,964
Kailua, HI
$223,550
Pop. 38,635
Waipahu, HI
$213,503
Pop. 38,216
Hilo, HI
$200,944
Pop. 45,703

How to Become a Optometrist in Pearl City

Education

Most optometrist positions require a doctoral degree. Pearl City and the surrounding Hawaii area have institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

Eye ExaminationRefractionContact Lens FittingOcular DiseasePatient EducationDiagnostic Equipment

Job Outlook

Nationally, optometrist employment is projected to grow 9% over the next decade (faster than average). Demand in Pearl City may vary based on local industry and population growth.