Opticians, Dispensing pay in Texas
In Texas, the median pay for opticians, dispensing is $18.61 an hour ($38,720 a year). About 6,700 people work in this job there.
That is 18% lower than the U.S. median ($47,260). Texas ranks 46th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for opticians, dispensing in Texas
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $14.41 | $29,970 |
| 25% of workers | $16.96 | $35,290 |
| Half of workers (median) | $18.61 | $38,720 |
| 75% of workers | $23.00 | $47,840 |
| 90% of workers | $28.00 | $58,240 |
Opticians, Dispensing pay in Texas metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | $46,030 | 2,070 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos | $45,590 | 610 |
| Amarillo | $41,710 | 70 |
| Odessa | $40,570 | 50 |
| Texarkana | $39,920 | 40 |
| College Station-Bryan | $38,510 | 50 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels | $38,090 | 600 |
| Midland | $38,080 | 40 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands | $38,050 | 1,660 |
| Abilene | $37,920 | 30 |
| Longview | $37,760 | 60 |
| Killeen-Temple | $37,440 | 60 |
| El Paso | $37,120 | 100 |
| Lubbock | $36,790 | 90 |
| Wichita Falls | $36,710 | 40 |
| Beaumont-Port Arthur | $36,420 | 100 |
| San Angelo | $35,810 | 30 |
| Tyler | $35,310 | 50 |
| Corpus Christi | $35,300 | 150 |
| Brownsville-Harlingen | $35,110 | 70 |
| Laredo | $34,960 | 40 |
| McAllen-Edinburg-Mission | $34,860 | 120 |
| Waco | $34,520 | 60 |
| Victoria | $34,280 | 40 |
Texas unemployment rate: 4.4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for opticians, dispensing
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Long-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +4.2% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 5,600 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Texas
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Medical Assistants | $39,520 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | $45,900 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $47,870 |
| Healthcare Support Workers, All Other | $45,250 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technicians | $43,640 |
| Medical Equipment Preparers | $46,970 |
| Optometrists | $126,000 |
| Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians | $37,920 |
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