Opticians, Dispensing Salary in Brownsville, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Brownsville-Harlingen, TX

Median annual salary $31,590 -32.2% vs national
Median hourly $15.19
10th percentile $26,060
90th percentile $39,100
Employed locally 70
National median $46,560

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,060
    25th
    $27,370
    50th (median)
    $31,590
    75th
    $36,800
    90th
    $39,100

    Brownsville economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $51,334 2023 • Census ACS
    Opticians, Dispensing salary vs area income 62% Median Opticians, Dispensing salary is 38% 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

    Related occupations in Brownsville, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $75,810
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $54,050
    Pharmacy Technicians $37,310
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $44,860
    Medical Records Specialists $45,550
    Nurse Practitioners $118,850

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Opticians, Dispensing in Brownsville, TX is $15.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.32 or more per hour.

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

    The median Opticians, Dispensing salary in Brownsville, TX is 32.2% 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 Brownsville?

    Entry-level Opticians, Dispensing (10th percentile) earn around $26,060 per year in Brownsville, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,370.