Optometrists Salary in Lancaster, PA

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

Median annual salary $127,440 -5.5% vs national
Median hourly $61.27
10th percentile $81,940
90th percentile $157,000
Employed locally 60
National median $134,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $81,940
    25th
    $97,190
    50th (median)
    $127,440
    75th
    $138,010
    90th
    $157,000

    Lancaster economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Optometrists salary vs area income 152% Median Optometrists salary is 52% 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 Lancaster, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $83,180
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $61,140
    Pharmacy Technicians $36,750
    Physicians, All Other $184,790
    Pharmacists $133,610
    Nurse Practitioners $130,240

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Optometrists make per hour in Lancaster?

    The median hourly wage for Optometrists in Lancaster, PA is $61.27, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $77.45 or more per hour.

    Is Lancaster above or below average for Optometrists salaries?

    The median Optometrists salary in Lancaster, PA is 5.5% 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 Lancaster?

    Entry-level Optometrists (10th percentile) earn around $81,940 per year in Lancaster, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $97,190.