Optometrists Salary in Pennsylvania
Optometrists in Pennsylvania earn a median of $135,400 a year, −1% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $135,400
- vs. U.S. median
- −1% ($136,570)
- Rank among states
- 26 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,720
Pay range in Pennsylvania
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $92,970; the top 10% earn over $173,380. Nationally the range is $74,870 to $202,180.
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Optometrists pay in Pennsylvania
How much do optometrists make in Pennsylvania?
The median is $135,400 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $92,970 and the top 10% earn over $173,380. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Pennsylvania a good state for optometrists?
On pay alone it ranks 26 of 51 (−1% vs. the national median of $136,570). Living costs are not included.