How much does an optician make in Dallas?
$46,030a year
Median yearly pay for opticians in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area. That is $22.13 an hour or $3,836 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.13
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among cities
- 157 of 318
- Jobs in the area
- 2,070
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,520Median: $46,030Highest 10%: $58,240
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,520 | $16.60 | |
| 25th | $35,680 | $17.15 | |
| Median | $46,030 | $22.13 | |
| 75th | $49,180 | $23.64 | |
| 90th | $58,240 | $28.00 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for opticians.
| Austin, TX | $45,590 |
| Amarillo, TX | $41,710 |
| Odessa, TX | $40,570 |
| College Station, TX | $38,510 |
| San Antonio, TX | $38,090 |
| Houston, TX | $38,050 |
| Longview, TX | $37,760 |
| Killeen, TX | $37,440 |
| El Paso, TX | $37,120 |
| Lubbock, TX | $36,790 |
| Beaumont, TX | $36,420 |
| Tyler, TX | $35,310 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $35,300 |
| Brownsville, TX | $35,110 |
| McAllen, TX | $34,860 |
| Waco, TX | $34,520 |
Related jobs in Dallas
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $666,900 |
| Surgeon | $494,800 |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | $431,900 |
| Cardiologist | $403,300 |
| Dentist | $402,600 |
| Neurologist | $360,600 |
| Ophthalmologist | $360,000 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $324,200 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $321,300 |
| Physician | $316,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an optician make an hour in Dallas?
The median hourly pay in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area is $22.13 ($46,030 a year).
Do opticians make more in Dallas than the national average?
No: $46,030 against $47,260 nationally, 3% less.
How does Dallas compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $38,720, so Dallas pays 19% more.
Where does Dallas rank for optician pay?
157 of 318 metro areas with data.
How much does an optician make starting out in Dallas?
The lowest-paid 10% make $34,520 or less a year; the top 10% make $58,240 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.