Optometrists Salary in Texas
Ranked #43 of 51 · TX
11.9% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $124,760 ≈ $60/hr
Median annual salary $126,000
Employment 4,110
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $54,180P25 $101,700 Median $126,000P75 $155,090P90 $164,420
About 80% of optometristss in Texas earn between $54,180 and $164,420. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean optometrists salary in Texas is $124,760, about 11.9% below the U.S. average ($141,550). That works out to roughly $60/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Texas
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Killeen-Temple, TX | $160,460 | $168,490 | 30 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $140,790 | $132,620 | 870 |
| Lubbock, TX | $140,070 | $127,010 | 60 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $138,120 | $126,160 | 70 |
| El Paso, TX | $132,240 | $117,000 | 70 |
| Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX | $131,060 | $135,210 | 40 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $130,460 | $132,470 | 350 |
| McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX | $130,450 | $118,870 | 50 |