Opticians, Dispensing pay in Pennsylvania
In Pennsylvania, the median pay for opticians, dispensing is $21.85 an hour ($45,450 a year). About 2,230 people work in this job there.
That is 4% lower than the U.S. median ($47,260). Pennsylvania ranks 29th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for opticians, dispensing in Pennsylvania
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.39 | $36,160 |
| 25% of workers | $18.49 | $38,460 |
| Half of workers (median) | $21.85 | $45,450 |
| 75% of workers | $23.86 | $49,620 |
| 90% of workers | $28.10 | $58,450 |
Opticians, Dispensing pay in Pennsylvania metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington | $49,300 | 1,070 |
| Lancaster | $48,620 | 120 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton | $48,190 | 150 |
| Pittsburgh | $46,470 | 450 |
| State College | $46,150 | 40 |
| Lebanon | $46,010 | 40 |
| Harrisburg-Carlisle | $45,710 | 100 |
| York-Hanover | $45,300 | 100 |
| Scranton--Wilkes-Barre | $44,860 | 120 |
| Reading | $42,470 | 60 |
| Erie | $39,120 | 70 |
| Johnstown | $37,860 | 30 |
Pennsylvania unemployment rate: 3.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for opticians, dispensing
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Long-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +4.2% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 5,600 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Pennsylvania
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Medical Assistants | $43,920 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | $40,040 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $46,720 |
| Healthcare Support Workers, All Other | $45,160 |
| Medical Equipment Preparers | $45,820 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technicians | $45,050 |
| Optometrists | $135,400 |
| Pharmacy Aides | $39,470 |
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