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Opticians (Dispensing) Salary in Pennsylvania

Opticians (Dispensing) in Pennsylvania earn a median of $45,450 a year, −4% compared with the U.S. median.

Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers

Median pay
$45,450
vs. U.S. median
−4% ($47,260)
Rank among states
29 of 51
Jobs in the state
2,230

Pay range in Pennsylvania

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,160; the top 10% earn over $58,450. Nationally the range is $35,610 to $76,750.

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Opticians (Dispensing) pay in Pennsylvania

How much do opticians (dispensing) make in Pennsylvania?

The median is $45,450 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,160 and the top 10% earn over $58,450. BLS OEWS May 2025.

Is Pennsylvania a good state for opticians (dispensing)?

On pay alone it ranks 29 of 51 (−4% vs. the national median of $47,260). Living costs are not included.

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Sources. Pay and employment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national and state files). Pay is not adjusted for living costs. Data Sources & Licenses