Opticians, Dispensing Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $38,730 -16.8% vs national
Median hourly $18.62
10th percentile $30,280
90th percentile $50,600
Employed locally 700
National median $46,560

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,280
    25th
    $35,940
    50th (median)
    $38,730
    75th
    $46,630
    90th
    $50,600

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Opticians, Dispensing salary vs area income 40% Median Opticians, Dispensing salary is 60% 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
    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
    Odessa, TX $36,340

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $94,900
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $63,100
    Pharmacy Technicians $45,300
    Nurse Practitioners $132,530
    Physical Therapists $100,690
    Speech-Language Pathologists $102,410

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Opticians, Dispensing in Austin, TX is $18.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.00 or more per hour.

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

    The median Opticians, Dispensing salary in Austin, TX is 16.8% 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 Austin?

    Entry-level Opticians, Dispensing (10th percentile) earn around $30,280 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,940.