Optometrists typically work closely together with other eye care professionals such as ophthalmologists and opticians to deliver quality and efficient eyecare to the general public. The term optometry comes from the Greek words á½ÏÎ¹Ï (opsis; view) and Î¼Î­ÏÏÎ¿Î½ (metron; something used to measure, measure, rule). The word entered the language when the instrument for measuring vision was called an optometer, (before the terms phoropter or refractor were used).
The facts are that the average annual pension for a retired public school employee in Pennsylvania is $23,500, and the average annual Social Security benefit is $14,500. These are hardly overly generous amounts, considering that the average personal income for Pennsylvania residents is more than $41,000 per year.
Average Teacher Salary in Pennsylvania. The 2009 average teacher salary in Pennsylvania was $52,913, which represents an increase of 1.45% from Pennsylvaniaâs 2008 teaching salaries of $52,155. Overall, since 2007, the average teacher salary in Pennsylvania has risen 4.74% in the last three years.Average annual teaching salaries in Pennsylvania are significantly higher than the national average of $48,353 in 2008 and $49,720 in 2009.verage annual teaching salaries in Pennsylvania are significantly higher than the national average of $48,353 in 2008 and $49,720 in 2009.