Opticians, Dispensing Salary in Texas
Ranked #43 of 51 · TX
17.6% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $42,650 ≈ $21/hr
Median annual salary $38,720
Employment 6,700
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $29,970P25 $35,290 Median $38,720P75 $47,840P90 $58,240
About 80% of opticians, dispensings in Texas earn between $29,970 and $58,240. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean opticians, dispensing salary in Texas is $42,650, about 17.6% below the U.S. average ($51,770). That works out to roughly $21/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Texas
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $46,030 | $45,600 | 2,070 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $45,590 | $46,290 | 610 |
| Amarillo, TX | $41,710 | $43,320 | 70 |
| Odessa, TX | $40,570 | $41,880 | 50 |
| Texarkana, TX-AR | $39,920 | $41,180 | 40 |
| Coastal Plains Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $39,200 | $49,710 | 30 |
| Northwestern Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $38,600 | $42,900 | 50 |
| College Station-Bryan, TX | $38,510 | $40,600 | 50 |