Optometrist salary in Pennsylvania
What optometrists earn in Pennsylvania and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$135,400$65.10 per hour
vs U.S.−1%U.S. median $136,570
Middle half earn$110,990 – $163,890Top 10%: $173,380+
Jobs1,7201.03× the U.S. concentration
Optometrist 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 | $153,980 | $74.03 | 890 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $129,900 | $62.45 | 340 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ | $150,640 | $72.42 | 100 |
| Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA | $133,820 | $64.34 | 90 |
| Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA | $133,010 | $63.95 | 80 |
| York-Hanover, PA | $134,990 | $64.90 | 80 |
| Lancaster, PA | $132,360 | $63.64 | 60 |
| Central Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area | $106,480 | $51.19 | 60 |
| Erie, PA | $134,230 | $64.53 | 40 |
| Reading, PA | $139,400 | $67.02 | 40 |
| Northwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area | $122,820 | $59.05 | 40 |
| Northeastern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area | $125,410 | $60.29 | 40 |
| Southwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area | $128,600 | $61.83 | 30 |
Hospitals and jobs in Pennsylvania
Optometrist pay in similar states
California · $136,300 Michigan · $135,650 Nevada · $135,650 Indiana · $135,500 Ohio · $134,850 Rhode Island · $134,520
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 optometrist make in Pennsylvania?
Optometrists in Pennsylvania earned a median of $135,400 a year ($65.10 an hour) in May 2025, about the same as the national median of $136,570. The middle half earned $110,990 to $163,890.
Where in Pennsylvania do optometrists earn the most?
Among areas in Pennsylvania, pay was highest in Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD at $153,980.
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.