Optometrists Salary in York, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • York-Hanover, PA

Median annual salary $136,560 +1.3% vs national
Median hourly $65.66
10th percentile $84,420
90th percentile $178,760
Employed locally 60
National median $134,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $84,420
    25th
    $99,990
    50th (median)
    $136,560
    75th
    $160,260
    90th
    $178,760

    York economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,238 2023 • Census ACS
    Optometrists salary vs area income 166% Median Optometrists salary is 66% 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
    El Paso, TX $134,300
    Reading, PA $133,900

    Related occupations in York, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $85,800
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $61,280
    Pharmacy Technicians $36,240
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $43,750
    Emergency Medical Technicians $37,950
    Dental Hygienists $81,630

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Optometrists make per hour in York?

    The median hourly wage for Optometrists in York, PA is $65.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $79.93 or more per hour.

    Is York above or below average for Optometrists salaries?

    The median Optometrists salary in York, PA is 1.3% above 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 York?

    Entry-level Optometrists (10th percentile) earn around $84,420 per year in York, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $99,990.