Optometrists Salary in Texas
Optometrists in Texas make a median of $128,360 a year, or about $61.71 an hour. The range runs from $45K at the entry level to $177K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Texas. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $128K get you in Texas?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Texas
Entry-level optometrists (10th percentile) start around $45K. Mid-career wages sit at $128K. Top earners bring in $177K or more, a $133K spread from bottom to top.
Optometrists salary by metro in Texas
9 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos | $141K | +10% | 280 |
| McAllen-Edinburg-Mission | $138K | +7% | 60 |
| Lubbock | $137K | +7% | 40 |
| El Paso | $134K | +5% | 80 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | $132K | +3% | 710 |
| Beaumont-Port Arthur | $132K | +3% | 30 |
| Corpus Christi | $131K | +2% | 50 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands | $125K | -3% | 930 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels | $96K | -26% | 450 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do optometrists make in Texas?
The median is $128,360 a year, that works out to about $62 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $44,610, and experienced optometrists can clear $177,360. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $128K enough to live in Texas?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $8,207/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,415/month, which eats 17.2% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a optometrists salary go in Texas?
Texas has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median optometrists salary is worth about $140,299 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do optometrists get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.