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Optometrists average salary by city in Pennsylvania
- Erie$164,590
- Philadelphia$148,970
- Allentown$143,610
- Reading$141,700
- Scranton$137,720
- Harrisburg$137,230
- York$135,580
- Lancaster$135,250
- Pittsburgh$132,850
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erie | $164,590 | $134,230 | $124,470 | $118,710 | 91 |
| Philadelphia | $148,970 | $153,980 | $122,980 | $108,514 | 103 |
| Allentown | $143,610 | $150,640 | $130,470 | $105,015 | 100 |
| Reading | $141,700 | $139,400 | $126,850 | $103,768 | 97 |
| Scranton | $137,720 | $133,010 | $118,600 | $101,170 | 94 |
| Harrisburg | $137,230 | $133,820 | $110,970 | $100,850 | 99 |
| York | $135,580 | $134,990 | $103,720 | $99,773 | 96 |
| Lancaster | $135,250 | $132,360 | $129,560 | $99,557 | 98 |
| Pittsburgh | $132,850 | $129,900 | $117,600 | $97,990 | 95 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-1041.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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