How much does an optometrist make in Dallas?
$140,800a year
Median yearly pay for optometrists in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area. That is $67.69 an hour or $11,730 a month.
- Hourly
- $67.69
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among cities
- 70 of 183
- Jobs in the area
- 870
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $73,320Median: $140,800Highest 10%: $166,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $73,320 | $35.25 | |
| 25th | $108,700 | $52.25 | |
| Median | $140,800 | $67.69 | |
| 75th | $160,600 | $77.19 | |
| 90th | $166,400 | $79.98 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for optometrists.
| Lubbock, TX | $140,100 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $138,100 |
| El Paso, TX | $132,200 |
| Austin, TX | $130,500 |
| McAllen, TX | $130,500 |
| Houston, TX | $124,600 |
| San Antonio, TX | $111,800 |
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 optometrist make an hour in Dallas?
The median hourly pay in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area is $67.69 ($140,800 a year).
Do optometrists make more in Dallas than the national average?
Yes: $140,800 against $136,600 nationally, 3% more.
How does Dallas compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $126,000, so Dallas pays 12% more.
Where does Dallas rank for optometrist pay?
70 of 183 metro areas with data.
How much does an optometrist make starting out in Dallas?
The lowest-paid 10% make $73,320 or less a year; the top 10% make $166,400 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.