Optometrists Salary in Erie, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Erie, PA

Median annual salary $119,990 -11% vs national
Median hourly $57.69
10th percentile $79,090
90th percentile $207,750
Employed locally 50
National median $134,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $79,090
    25th
    $100,930
    50th (median)
    $119,990
    75th
    $156,790
    90th
    $207,750

    Erie economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,476 2023 • Census ACS
    Optometrists salary vs area income 195% Median Optometrists salary is 95% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Optometrists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $176,930
    Asheville, NC $167,980
    Eastern North Carolina nonmetropolitan area $166,920
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $165,870
    Alaska $165,830
    Reno, NV $165,060

    Nearby metros — Optometrists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $155,310
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $152,660
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $140,650
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $139,550
    York-Hanover, PA $136,560
    El Paso, TX $134,300

    Related occupations in Erie, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $77,950
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $59,180
    Physicians, All Other $78,210
    Pharmacy Technicians $35,170
    Pharmacists $130,680
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $56,750

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Optometrists make per hour in Erie?

    The median hourly wage for Optometrists in Erie, PA is $57.69, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $99.90 or more per hour.

    Is Erie above or below average for Optometrists salaries?

    The median Optometrists salary in Erie, PA is 11% below the national median of $134,830. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Optometrists in Erie?

    Entry-level Optometrists (10th percentile) earn around $79,090 per year in Erie, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $100,930.