Opticians, Dispensing Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $36,440 -21.7% vs national
Median hourly $17.52
10th percentile $29,330
90th percentile $45,860
Employed locally 1,730
National median $46,560

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,330
    25th
    $32,230
    50th (median)
    $36,440
    75th
    $40,840
    90th
    $45,860

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Opticians, Dispensing salary vs area income 45% Median Opticians, Dispensing salary is 55% 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
    Odessa, TX $36,340

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$97,810
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$61,700
    Pharmacy Technicians$44,940
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$52,590
    Physicians, All Other$292,490
    Pharmacists$139,010

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Opticians, Dispensing in Houston, TX is $17.52, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.08 or more per hour.

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

    The median Opticians, Dispensing salary in Houston, TX is 21.7% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Opticians, Dispensing (10th percentile) earn around $29,330 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,230.