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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

Total Employment
2,720
Annual Mean Salary
$145,610.00
Hourly Rate
$70.01
Estimated Monthly*
$11,201.60
*Based on 40-hour work week

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

Annual Mean Salary
$171,450.00
Hourly Rate
$82.43
Employment
740 professionals
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Beaumont-Port Arthur

Annual Mean Salary
$164,410.00
Hourly Rate
$79.04
Employment
30 professionals
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San Antonio-New Braunfels

Annual Mean Salary
$158,420.00
Hourly Rate
$76.16
Employment
270 professionals
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Killeen-Temple

Annual Mean Salary
$151,140.00
Hourly Rate
$72.66
Employment
30 professionals
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Corpus Christi

Annual Mean Salary
$148,350.00
Hourly Rate
$71.32
Employment
60 professionals
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McAllen-Edinburg-Mission

Annual Mean Salary
$147,660.00
Hourly Rate
$70.99
Employment
60 professionals
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Austin-Round Rock

Annual Mean Salary
$146,270.00
Hourly Rate
$70.32
Employment
240 professionals
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West Texas Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area

Annual Mean Salary
$137,160.00
Hourly Rate
$65.94
Employment
40 professionals
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El Paso

Annual Mean Salary
$136,930.00
Hourly Rate
$65.83
Employment
60 professionals
script

Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land

Annual Mean Salary
$114,960.00
Hourly Rate
$55.27
Employment
750 professionals
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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.