How much does an optometrist make in Texas?
$126,000a year
Median yearly pay for optometrists in Texas. That is $60.58 an hour or $10,500 a month.
- Hourly
- $60.58
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among states
- 37 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 4,110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $54,180Median: $126,000Highest 10%: $164,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $54,180 | $26.05 | |
| 25th | $101,700 | $48.89 | |
| Median | $126,000 | $60.58 | |
| 75th | $155,100 | $74.56 | |
| 90th | $164,400 | $79.05 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Killeen, TX | $160,500 |
| Dallas, TX | $140,800 |
| Lubbock, TX | $140,100 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $138,100 |
| El Paso, TX | $132,200 |
| Beaumont, TX | $131,100 |
| Austin, TX | $130,500 |
| McAllen, TX | $130,500 |
| Amarillo, TX | $129,500 |
| College Station, TX | $128,500 |
| Longview, TX | $127,800 |
| Tyler, TX | $127,300 |
| Houston, TX | $124,600 |
| San Antonio, TX | $111,800 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for optometrists.
| 34. Virginia | $131,600 |
| 35. Kentucky | $128,900 |
| 36. Georgia | $128,800 |
| 37. Texas | $126,000 |
| 38. New Hampshire | $125,600 |
| 39. Iowa | $125,400 |
| 40. Nebraska | $125,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an optometrist make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $60.58 ($126,000 a year).
Do optometrists make more in Texas than the national average?
No: $126,000 against $136,600 nationally, 8% less.
Where does Texas rank for optometrist pay?
Texas ranks 37 of 51 states.
Which city in Texas pays optometrists the most?
Killeen-Temple, TX, with a median of $160,500 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.