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Opticians, Dispensing average salary by city in Pennsylvania
- Philadelphia$53,620
- Allentown$50,680
- Lancaster$48,180
- Harrisburg$46,910
- York$46,670
- Pittsburgh$45,720
- State College$44,820
- Scranton$44,760
- Reading$43,610
- Lebanon$43,250
- Erie$41,880
- Johnstown$40,310
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | $53,620 | $49,300 | $43,340 | $43,618 | 103 |
| Allentown | $50,680 | $48,190 | $39,930 | $41,346 | 100 |
| Lancaster | $48,180 | $48,620 | $40,990 | $39,414 | 98 |
| Harrisburg | $46,910 | $45,710 | $38,720 | $38,432 | 99 |
| York | $46,670 | $45,300 | $38,540 | $38,247 | 96 |
| Pittsburgh | $45,720 | $46,470 | $38,320 | $37,512 | 95 |
| State College | $44,820 | $46,150 | $37,590 | $36,817 | 97 |
| Scranton | $44,760 | $44,860 | $38,790 | $36,771 | 94 |
| Reading | $43,610 | $42,470 | $38,180 | $35,882 | 97 |
| Lebanon | $43,250 | $46,010 | $38,200 | $35,604 | 93 |
| Erie | $41,880 | $39,120 | $36,680 | $34,545 | 91 |
| Johnstown | $40,310 | $37,860 | $35,720 | $33,332 | 86 |
*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 29-2081.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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