Optometrist Salary in Pennsylvania
Explore optometrist salaries in Pennsylvania including median pay, entry-level and senior compensation, and how it compares to the national average.
Median Salary in PA
$122,246
Monthly: $10,187
Biweekly: $4,702
Entry Level
$73,939
Monthly: $6,162
Biweekly: $2,844
Senior Level
$167,595
Monthly: $13,966
Biweekly: $6,446
Job Growth
14%
Projected 10-year growth
Salary Breakdown
| Pay Period | Entry Level | Median | Senior |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual | $73,939 | $122,246 | $167,595 |
| Monthly | $6,162 | $10,187 | $13,966 |
| Biweekly | $2,844 | $4,702 | $6,446 |
| Weekly | $1,422 | $2,351 | $3,223 |
| Hourly | $36 | $59 | $81 |
PA vs National Comparison
National Median
$128,680
PA Median
$122,246
Difference
-$6,434
Multiplier
0.95x
About This Career
Perform eye exams and prescribe corrective lenses and treatments.
Education
Doctor of Optometry (OD); licensure required
Key Skills
Eye ExaminationLens PrescriptionPatient CareDiagnostic Skills
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