Opticians, Dispensing Salary in Pennsylvania
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 17 metro areas • Pennsylvania
Opticians, Dispensing in Pennsylvania earn a median salary of $42,104 per year on average across 17 metro and nonmetro areas, -9.6% vs the national median of $46,560. An estimated 3,240 opticians, dispensing are employed across Pennsylvania, with salaries ranging from $37,570 to $48,830 depending on location.
$42,104
Avg median salary in Pennsylvania
$48,830
Highest paying metro
$37,570
Lowest paying metro
3,240
Employed in Pennsylvania
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Opticians, Dispensing salaries by city in Pennsylvania
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $48,830 | $39,600 | $60,220 | 1,310 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $46,970 | $38,340 | $49,200 | 160 |
| Lancaster, PA | $46,910 | $39,370 | $47,880 | 150 |
| Allentown, PA-NJ | $46,380 | $38,370 | $49,280 | 150 |
| Reading, PA | $43,850 | $38,130 | $47,130 | 80 |
| State College, PA | $43,360 | $37,300 | $46,760 | 50 |
| Scranton, PA | $43,150 | $37,790 | $46,790 | 130 |
| Northeastern Pennsylvania | $43,060 | $38,020 | $47,140 | 90 |
| Lebanon, PA | $42,090 | $35,360 | $47,490 | 40 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $41,600 | $37,490 | $47,850 | 560 |
| Northwestern Pennsylvania | $40,560 | $37,740 | $45,490 | 80 |
| York, PA | $39,080 | $36,750 | $46,050 | 90 |
| Altoona, PA | $38,780 | $36,970 | $45,010 | 40 |
| Erie, PA | $38,080 | $36,160 | $44,140 | 70 |
| Central Pennsylvania | $37,790 | $34,500 | $45,140 | 140 |
| Johnstown, PA | $37,710 | $34,820 | $43,360 | 40 |
| Southwestern Pennsylvania | $37,570 | $34,940 | $47,240 | 60 |