TX · BLS OEWS 2024 · SOC 29-2081

Opticians, Dispensing Salary in Texas

Median Annual Salary $36,400 -22% below national average (national: $46,560)
$38,370Mean Annual
$18Median Hourly
7,100Employed in State

Salary Range — 10th to 90th Percentile

$36,400
$28,690
10th pct.
$49,080
90th pct.

Full Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual WageHourly Wage
10th percentile (entry-level)$28,690$13.79
25th percentile$32,230$15.49
50th percentile (median)$36,400$17.50
75th percentile$43,440$20.88
90th percentile (top earners)$49,080$23.60
Mean (average)$38,370$18.45

How Texas Compares

StateMedian Annualvs. Texas
Texas (current) $36,400
New Jersey $66,250 +82%
Connecticut $64,780 +78%
Massachusetts $63,810 +75%
New York $60,100 +65%
District of Columbia $59,110 +62%
California $57,770 +59%
Vermont $57,500 +58%
Florida $56,920 +56%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Opticians, Dispensing salary in Texas?

The mean opticians, dispensing salary in Texas is $38,370 per year. The median (middle) salary is $36,400 per year. Source: BLS OEWS 2024.

What is the starting salary for a Opticians, Dispensing in Texas?

Entry-level opticians, dispensings (10th percentile) in Texas typically earn around $28,690 per year. Workers at the 25th percentile earn approximately $32,230 per year.

What is the highest Opticians, Dispensing salary in Texas?

Top earners (90th percentile) in this occupation in Texas make approximately $49,080 per year. Those in the 75th percentile earn around $43,440 per year.

How does the Texas Opticians, Dispensing salary compare to the national average?

The median opticians, dispensing salary in Texas is $36,400, which is -22% below national average of $46,560.

Data Source: This data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program, May 2024 release. All wages are estimates. Actual salaries may vary based on experience, education, employer, and other factors. bls.gov/oes