Optometrist salary in Texas
What optometrists earn in Texas and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$126,000$60.58 per hour
vs U.S.−8%U.S. median $136,570
Middle half earn$101,700 – $155,090Top 10%: $164,420+
Jobs4,1101.06× the U.S. concentration
Optometrist pay in Texas cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $124,640 | $59.92 | 1,250 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $140,790 | $67.69 | 870 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX | $111,780 | $53.74 | 730 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $130,460 | $62.72 | 350 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $138,120 | $66.40 | 70 |
| El Paso, TX | $132,240 | $63.58 | 70 |
| Lubbock, TX | $140,070 | $67.34 | 60 |
| McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX | $130,450 | $62.72 | 50 |
| North Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $128,870 | $61.96 | 50 |
| Amarillo, TX | $129,490 | $62.26 | 40 |
| Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX | $131,060 | $63.01 | 40 |
| College Station-Bryan, TX | $128,500 | $61.78 | 40 |
| Tyler, TX | $127,300 | $61.20 | 40 |
| Hill Country Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $125,950 | $60.55 | 40 |
| Killeen-Temple, TX | $160,460 | $77.14 | 30 |
| Longview, TX | $127,840 | $61.46 | 30 |
| Northwestern Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $128,700 | $61.88 | 30 |
Hospitals and jobs in Texas
Optometrist pay in similar states
Kentucky · $128,860 Georgia · $128,830 New Hampshire · $125,560 Iowa · $125,380 Nebraska · $125,040 Arkansas · $124,470
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 optometrist make in Texas?
Optometrists in Texas earned a median of $126,000 a year ($60.58 an hour) in May 2025, 8% less than the national median of $136,570. The middle half earned $101,700 to $155,090.
Where in Texas do optometrists earn the most?
Among areas in Texas, pay was highest in Killeen-Temple, TX at $160,460.
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.