Optometrists Salary in Harrisburg, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA

Median annual salary $117,560 -12.8% vs national
Median hourly $56.52
10th percentile $92,580
90th percentile $167,720
Employed locally 80
National median $134,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $92,580
    25th
    $107,080
    50th (median)
    $117,560
    75th
    $150,010
    90th
    $167,720

    Harrisburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Optometrists salary vs area income 148% Median Optometrists salary is 48% 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 Harrisburg, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $85,500
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $60,520
    Physicians, All Other $156,000
    Pharmacy Technicians $36,400
    Pharmacists $134,690
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $40,970

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Optometrists make per hour in Harrisburg?

    The median hourly wage for Optometrists in Harrisburg, PA is $56.52, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $83.56 or more per hour.

    Is Harrisburg above or below average for Optometrists salaries?

    The median Optometrists salary in Harrisburg, PA is 12.8% 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 Harrisburg?

    Entry-level Optometrists (10th percentile) earn around $92,580 per year in Harrisburg, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $107,080.