How much does an optometrist make in Houston?
$124,600a year
Median yearly pay for optometrists in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $59.92 an hour or $10,390 a month.
- Hourly
- $59.92
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among cities
- 162 of 183
- Jobs in the area
- 1,250
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $96,020Median: $124,600Highest 10%: $162,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $96,020 | $46.16 | |
| 25th | $103,700 | $49.87 | |
| Median | $124,600 | $59.92 | |
| 75th | $147,000 | $70.65 | |
| 90th | $162,000 | $77.89 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for optometrists.
| Dallas, TX | $140,800 |
| Lubbock, TX | $140,100 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $138,100 |
| El Paso, TX | $132,200 |
| Austin, TX | $130,500 |
| McAllen, TX | $130,500 |
| San Antonio, TX | $111,800 |
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 optometrist make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $59.92 ($124,600 a year).
Do optometrists make more in Houston than the national average?
No: $124,600 against $136,600 nationally, 9% less.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $126,000, so Houston pays 1% less.
Where does Houston rank for optometrist pay?
162 of 183 metro areas with data.
How much does an optometrist make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $96,020 or less a year; the top 10% make $162,000 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.