Opticians, Dispensing Salary in Beaumont, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX

Median annual salary $38,910 -16.4% vs national
Median hourly $18.71
10th percentile $28,980
90th percentile $49,570
Employed locally 130
National median $46,560

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,980
    25th
    $34,540
    50th (median)
    $38,910
    75th
    $46,300
    90th
    $49,570

    Beaumont economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,245 2023 • Census ACS
    Opticians, Dispensing salary vs area income 60% Median Opticians, Dispensing salary is 40% 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
    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
    Odessa, TX $36,340

    Related occupations in Beaumont, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $81,190
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $57,040
    Pharmacy Technicians $38,740
    Nurse Practitioners $132,230
    Pharmacists $131,540
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $62,400

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Opticians, Dispensing in Beaumont, TX is $18.71, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.09 or more per hour.

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

    The median Opticians, Dispensing salary in Beaumont, TX is 16.4% 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 Beaumont?

    Entry-level Opticians, Dispensing (10th percentile) earn around $28,980 per year in Beaumont, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,540.