How much does an optician make in Pennsylvania?
$45,450a year
Median yearly pay for opticians in Pennsylvania. That is $21.85 an hour or $3,788 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.85
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among states
- 29 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,230
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,160Median: $45,450Highest 10%: $58,450
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,160 | $17.38 | |
| 25th | $38,460 | $18.49 | |
| Median | $45,450 | $21.85 | |
| 75th | $49,620 | $23.86 | |
| 90th | $58,450 | $28.10 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $49,300 |
| Lancaster, PA | $48,620 |
| Allentown, PA | $48,190 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $46,470 |
| State College, PA | $46,150 |
| Lebanon, PA | $46,010 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $45,710 |
| York, PA | $45,300 |
| Scranton, PA | $44,860 |
| Reading, PA | $42,470 |
| Erie, PA | $39,120 |
| Johnstown, PA | $37,860 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for opticians.
| 26. Montana | $47,050 |
| 27. Nevada | $46,910 |
| 28. Delaware | $46,220 |
| 29. Pennsylvania | $45,450 |
| 30. North Dakota | $45,230 |
| 31. Wisconsin | $44,820 |
| 32. Iowa | $44,480 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an optician make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $21.85 ($45,450 a year).
Do opticians make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
No: $45,450 against $47,260 nationally, 4% less.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for optician pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 29 of 51 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania pays opticians the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $49,300 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.