How much does an optometrist make in Pennsylvania?
$135,400a year
Median yearly pay for optometrists in Pennsylvania. That is $65.10 an hour or $11,280 a month.
- Hourly
- $65.10
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among states
- 26 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,720
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $92,970Median: $135,400Highest 10%: $173,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $92,970 | $44.70 | |
| 25th | $111,000 | $53.36 | |
| Median | $135,400 | $65.10 | |
| 75th | $163,900 | $78.79 | |
| 90th | $173,400 | $83.36 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $154,000 |
| Allentown, PA | $150,600 |
| Reading, PA | $139,400 |
| York, PA | $135,000 |
| Erie, PA | $134,200 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $133,800 |
| Scranton, PA | $133,000 |
| Lancaster, PA | $132,400 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $129,900 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for optometrists.
| 23. Michigan | $135,700 |
| 24. Nevada | $135,700 |
| 25. Indiana | $135,500 |
| 26. Pennsylvania | $135,400 |
| 27. Ohio | $134,900 |
| 28. District of Columbia | $134,800 |
| 29. Rhode Island | $134,500 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an optometrist make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $65.10 ($135,400 a year).
Do optometrists make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
No: $135,400 against $136,600 nationally, 1% less.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for optometrist pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 26 of 51 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania pays optometrists the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $154,000 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.