Optician, Dispensing salary in Pennsylvania
What opticians, dispensing earn in Pennsylvania and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$45,450$21.85 per hour
vs U.S.−4%U.S. median $47,260
Middle half earn$38,460 – $49,620Top 10%: $58,450+
Jobs2,2300.78× the U.S. concentration
Optician, Dispensing pay in Pennsylvania cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $49,300 | $23.70 | 1,070 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $46,470 | $22.34 | 450 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ | $48,190 | $23.17 | 150 |
| Lancaster, PA | $48,620 | $23.37 | 120 |
| Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA | $44,860 | $21.57 | 120 |
| Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA | $45,710 | $21.98 | 100 |
| York-Hanover, PA | $45,300 | $21.78 | 100 |
| Northeastern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area | $43,060 | $20.70 | 90 |
| Central Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area | $38,480 | $18.50 | 90 |
| Erie, PA | $39,120 | $18.81 | 70 |
| Reading, PA | $42,470 | $20.42 | 60 |
| Northwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area | $41,580 | $19.99 | 60 |
| Southwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area | $38,370 | $18.45 | 60 |
| Lebanon, PA | $46,010 | $22.12 | 40 |
| State College, PA | $46,150 | $22.19 | 40 |
| Johnstown, PA | $37,860 | $18.20 | 30 |
Hospitals and jobs in Pennsylvania
Optician, Dispensing pay in similar states
Nevada · $46,910 Delaware · $46,220 North Dakota · $45,230 Wisconsin · $44,820 Iowa · $44,480 Kentucky · $44,290
Other healthcare salaries in Pennsylvania
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $29,420 Registered Nurses · $96,430 Nursing Assistants · $44,590 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $63,940 Physicians, All Other · $217,310 Medical Assistants · $43,920 Pharmacy Technicians · $40,040 Pharmacists · $138,160 Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other · $46,720 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $51,680 Dental Assistants · $47,930 Physical Therapists · $101,380
Questions
How much does an optician, dispensing make in Pennsylvania?
Opticians, Dispensing in Pennsylvania earned a median of $45,450 a year ($21.85 an hour) in May 2025, 4% less than the national median of $47,260. The middle half earned $38,460 to $49,620.
Where in Pennsylvania do opticians, dispensing earn the most?
Among areas in Pennsylvania, pay was highest in Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD at $49,300.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.