Opticians, Dispensing Salary in Abilene, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Abilene, TX

Median annual salary $35,320 -24.1% vs national
Median hourly $16.98
10th percentile $27,930
90th percentile $45,760
Employed locally 40
National median $46,560

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,930
    25th
    $29,000
    50th (median)
    $35,320
    75th
    $37,570
    90th
    $45,760

    Abilene economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,464 2023 • Census ACS
    Opticians, Dispensing salary vs area income 53% Median Opticians, Dispensing salary is 47% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Opticians, Dispensing

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $72,750
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $68,790
    Barnstable Town, MA $66,880
    New Jersey $66,250
    Watertown-Fort Drum, NY $65,870
    New Haven, CT $64,990

    Nearby metros — Opticians, Dispensing salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $38,910
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $38,730
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $37,280
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $36,790
    Midland, TX $36,750
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $36,440

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $77,860
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $56,430
    Pharmacy Technicians $40,030
    Pharmacists $130,520
    Speech-Language Pathologists $79,230
    Physical Therapists $103,450

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Opticians, Dispensing make per hour in Abilene?

    The median hourly wage for Opticians, Dispensing in Abilene, TX is $16.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.78 or more per hour.

    Is Abilene above or below average for Opticians, Dispensing salaries?

    The median Opticians, Dispensing salary in Abilene, TX is 24.1% below the national median of $46,560. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Opticians, Dispensing in Abilene?

    Entry-level Opticians, Dispensing (10th percentile) earn around $27,930 per year in Abilene, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,000.