How much does an optician make in Houston?
$38,050a year
Median yearly pay for opticians in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $18.29 an hour or $3,171 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.29
- Vs. national median
- -19%
- Rank among cities
- 258 of 318
- Jobs in the area
- 1,660
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,490Median: $38,050Highest 10%: $50,080
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,490 | $14.18 | |
| 25th | $34,610 | $16.64 | |
| Median | $38,050 | $18.29 | |
| 75th | $47,020 | $22.61 | |
| 90th | $50,080 | $24.08 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for opticians.
| Dallas, TX | $46,030 |
| Austin, TX | $45,590 |
| Amarillo, TX | $41,710 |
| Odessa, TX | $40,570 |
| College Station, TX | $38,510 |
| San Antonio, TX | $38,090 |
| 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 Houston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Dentist | $389,500 |
| Ophthalmologist | $320,500 |
| Physician | $292,500 |
| Physician | $291,500 |
| Neurologist | $278,000 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $275,300 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $274,400 |
| Psychiatrist | $249,100 |
| Anesthesiologist | $210,200 |
| Dermatologist | $207,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an optician make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $18.29 ($38,050 a year).
Do opticians make more in Houston than the national average?
No: $38,050 against $47,260 nationally, 19% less.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $38,720, so Houston pays 2% less.
Where does Houston rank for optician pay?
258 of 318 metro areas with data.
How much does an optician make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $29,490 or less a year; the top 10% make $50,080 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.