How much does an optometrist make in Philadelphia?
$154,000a year
Median yearly pay for optometrists in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area. That is $74.03 an hour or $12,830 a month.
- Hourly
- $74.03
- Vs. national median
- +13%
- Rank among cities
- 44 of 183
- Jobs in the area
- 890
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $91,580Median: $154,000Highest 10%: $195,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $91,580 | $44.03 | |
| 25th | $123,000 | $59.13 | |
| Median | $154,000 | $74.03 | |
| 75th | $170,900 | $82.14 | |
| 90th | $195,700 | $94.06 |
Other cities in Pennsylvania
Median yearly pay for optometrists.
| Allentown, PA | $150,600 |
| York, PA | $135,000 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $133,800 |
| Scranton, PA | $133,000 |
| Lancaster, PA | $132,400 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $129,900 |
Related jobs in Philadelphia
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Radiologist | $452,900 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $380,800 |
| Physician | $365,800 |
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $341,800 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $320,000 |
| Orthodontist | $311,200 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $294,400 |
| Psychiatrist | $279,400 |
| Physician | $245,800 |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | $239,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an optometrist make an hour in Philadelphia?
The median hourly pay in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area is $74.03 ($154,000 a year).
Do optometrists make more in Philadelphia than the national average?
Yes: $154,000 against $136,600 nationally, 13% more.
How does Philadelphia compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?
The median in Pennsylvania is $135,400, so Philadelphia pays 14% more.
Where does Philadelphia rank for optometrist pay?
44 of 183 metro areas with data.
How much does an optometrist make starting out in Philadelphia?
The lowest-paid 10% make $91,580 or less a year; the top 10% make $195,700 or more.
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.