Healthcare Allentown, PA Pop. 126,092

Optometrist Salary in Allentown, Pennsylvania

The median optometrist salary in Allentown, PA is $121,822 per year, which is 3% below the national median and 2% below the Pennsylvania state average.

City Median
$121,822
vs State Avg
$-2,512
vs National
$-3,768
Cost of Living
94%

Optometrist Salary in Allentown by Experience

In Allentown, an entry-level optometrist earns around $79,540, while experienced professionals earn up to $172,660 per year. The local cost of living index is 94% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$79,540
$-2,460 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$124,160
$-3,840 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$172,660
$-5,340 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Allentown, PA

Percentile Allentown
10th Percentile $75,660
25th Percentile $97,000
Median (50th) $121,822
75th Percentile $153,260
90th Percentile $186,240

Optometrist Salary in Other Pennsylvania Cities

Philadelphia, PA
$131,870
Pop. 1,603,797
Pittsburgh, PA
$120,566
Pop. 302,971
Reading, PA
$114,287
Pop. 95,112
Erie, PA
$109,263
Pop. 94,831

How to Become a Optometrist in Allentown

Education

Most optometrist positions require a doctoral degree. Allentown and the surrounding Pennsylvania area have institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

Eye ExaminationRefractionContact Lens FittingOcular DiseasePatient EducationDiagnostic Equipment

Job Outlook

Nationally, optometrist employment is projected to grow 9% over the next decade (faster than average). Demand in Allentown may vary based on local industry and population growth.