Optometrists Salary Guide for Texas
optometrists working in Texas earn an average of $145,610.00 per year, based on the latest available data.
Key Statistics
Texas vs National Salary Trends
The chart below compares Texas's optometrists salaries against national figures. This comparison helps you understand if Texas offers competitive compensation and how local market conditions affect wages in this field.
Texas demonstrates a strong upward salary trend for optometrists, surpassing the national average. This indicates a favorable market for professionals in the field within the state.
Local Market Analysis
Salaries for optometrists can vary significantly within Texas. The breakdown below shows how compensation differs across metropolitan and rural areas, helping you identify the most financially rewarding locations in the state.
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington
Beaumont-Port Arthur
San Antonio-New Braunfels
Killeen-Temple
Corpus Christi
McAllen-Edinburg-Mission
Austin-Round Rock
West Texas Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area
El Paso
Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land
Data Source: All salary information is obtained from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program. This data represents the most recent national employment and wage estimates for over 800 occupations. Note: Salary data is updated annually by the BLS. Regional variations may exist due to differences in cost of living, industry concentration, and local market conditions.