Opticians, Dispensing Salary in Killeen, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Killeen-Temple, TX

Median annual salary $34,500 -25.9% vs national
Median hourly $16.59
10th percentile $28,520
90th percentile $46,200
Employed locally 60
National median $46,560

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,520
    25th
    $31,860
    50th (median)
    $34,500
    75th
    $39,020
    90th
    $46,200

    Killeen economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,203 2023 • Census ACS
    Opticians, Dispensing salary vs area income 51% Median Opticians, Dispensing salary is 49% below the area median household income

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Opticians, Dispensing in Killeen, TX is $16.59, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.71 or more per hour.

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

    The median Opticians, Dispensing salary in Killeen, TX is 25.9% 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 Killeen?

    Entry-level Opticians, Dispensing (10th percentile) earn around $28,520 per year in Killeen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,860.