Optician, Dispensing salary in Texas
What opticians, dispensing earn in Texas and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$38,720$18.61 per hour
vs U.S.−18%U.S. median $47,260
Middle half earn$35,290 – $47,840Top 10%: $58,240+
Jobs6,7001.01× the U.S. concentration
Optician, Dispensing pay in Texas cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $46,030 | $22.13 | 2,070 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $38,050 | $18.29 | 1,660 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $45,590 | $21.92 | 610 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX | $38,090 | $18.31 | 600 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $35,300 | $16.97 | 150 |
| North Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $36,750 | $17.67 | 130 |
| McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX | $34,860 | $16.76 | 120 |
| Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX | $36,420 | $17.51 | 100 |
| El Paso, TX | $37,120 | $17.85 | 100 |
| Lubbock, TX | $36,790 | $17.69 | 90 |
| Hill Country Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $36,410 | $17.50 | 80 |
| Amarillo, TX | $41,710 | $20.06 | 70 |
| Brownsville-Harlingen, TX | $35,110 | $16.88 | 70 |
| Killeen-Temple, TX | $37,440 | $18.00 | 60 |
| Longview, TX | $37,760 | $18.15 | 60 |
| Waco, TX | $34,520 | $16.60 | 60 |
| Eastern Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $36,560 | $17.58 | 60 |
| College Station-Bryan, TX | $38,510 | $18.52 | 50 |
| Odessa, TX | $40,570 | $19.51 | 50 |
| Tyler, TX | $35,310 | $16.98 | 50 |
| Northwestern Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $38,600 | $18.56 | 50 |
| Laredo, TX | $34,960 | $16.81 | 40 |
| Midland, TX | $38,080 | $18.31 | 40 |
| Texarkana, TX-AR | $39,920 | $19.19 | 40 |
| Victoria, TX | $34,280 | $16.48 | 40 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | $36,710 | $17.65 | 40 |
| Abilene, TX | $37,920 | $18.23 | 30 |
| San Angelo, TX | $35,810 | $17.21 | 30 |
| Coastal Plains Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $39,200 | $18.85 | 30 |
Hospitals and jobs in Texas
Optician, Dispensing pay in similar states
Indiana · $39,370 Wyoming · $39,100 New Mexico · $39,090 Missouri · $38,750 West Virginia · $38,120 Oklahoma · $37,940
Other healthcare salaries in Texas
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $24,230 Registered Nurses · $95,970 Nursing Assistants · $37,500 Medical Assistants · $39,520 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $62,240 Pharmacy Technicians · $45,900 Dental Assistants · $45,430 Physicians, All Other · $269,800 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $59,290 Nurse Practitioners · $131,670 Pharmacists · $138,260 Physical Therapists · $105,810
Questions
How much does an optician, dispensing make in Texas?
Opticians, Dispensing in Texas earned a median of $38,720 a year ($18.61 an hour) in May 2025, 18% less than the national median of $47,260. The middle half earned $35,290 to $47,840.
Where in Texas do opticians, dispensing earn the most?
Among areas in Texas, pay was highest in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX at $46,030.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.