How much does an optician make in Texas?
$38,720a year
Median yearly pay for opticians in Texas. That is $18.62 an hour or $3,227 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.62
- Vs. national median
- -18%
- Rank among states
- 46 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 6,700
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,970Median: $38,720Highest 10%: $58,240
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,970 | $14.41 | |
| 25th | $35,290 | $16.97 | |
| Median | $38,720 | $18.62 | |
| 75th | $47,840 | $23.00 | |
| 90th | $58,240 | $28.00 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Dallas, TX | $46,030 |
| Austin, TX | $45,590 |
| Amarillo, TX | $41,710 |
| Odessa, TX | $40,570 |
| Texarkana, TX | $39,920 |
| College Station, TX | $38,510 |
| San Antonio, TX | $38,090 |
| Midland, TX | $38,080 |
| Houston, TX | $38,050 |
| Abilene, TX | $37,920 |
| Longview, TX | $37,760 |
| Killeen, TX | $37,440 |
| El Paso, TX | $37,120 |
| Lubbock, TX | $36,790 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | $36,710 |
| Beaumont, TX | $36,420 |
| San Angelo, TX | $35,810 |
| Tyler, TX | $35,310 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $35,300 |
| Brownsville, TX | $35,110 |
| Laredo, TX | $34,960 |
| McAllen, TX | $34,860 |
| Waco, TX | $34,520 |
| Victoria, TX | $34,280 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for opticians.
| 43. Wyoming | $39,100 |
| 44. New Mexico | $39,090 |
| 45. Missouri | $38,750 |
| 46. Texas | $38,720 |
| 47. West Virginia | $38,120 |
| 48. Oklahoma | $37,940 |
| 49. Alabama | $36,880 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an optician make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $18.62 ($38,720 a year).
Do opticians make more in Texas than the national average?
No: $38,720 against $47,260 nationally, 18% less.
Where does Texas rank for optician pay?
Texas ranks 46 of 51 states.
Which city in Texas pays opticians the most?
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX, with a median of $46,030 a year.
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.