No State License Required

How to Get an Optician License in Pennsylvania

Optician license requirements in Pennsylvania — experience, exams, fees, reciprocity, and salary data from State Board of Opticianry.

Experience

— months

Exam Fee

—

Passing Score

—%

Avg Salary

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Requirements

Optician (No State License) — Pennsylvania does not require a state-level optician license.

Practice with real exam-style questions based on the latest code.

Accumulate required experience

Complete — months of supervised work experience.

Apply for the exam

Submit your application and — fee through the state portal.

Pass the exam

questions, —% to pass.

Receive your license

After passing, your license will be issued. Renew every 2 years.

Fee	Amount

Opticians in Pennsylvania earn less than the national average. Data from BLS OEWS May 2024.

25th Percentile

—

Median
$43,365

75th Percentile

—

Data last verified April 2026. Requirements may change — always verify with the State Board of Opticianry.