Opticians, Dispensing Salary in Laredo, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Laredo, TX

Median annual salary $33,350 -28.4% vs national
Median hourly $16.04
10th percentile $23,000
90th percentile $37,950
Employed locally 40
National median $46,560

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,000
    25th
    $29,090
    50th (median)
    $33,350
    75th
    $35,570
    90th
    $37,950

    Laredo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,506 2023 • Census ACS
    Opticians, Dispensing salary vs area income 53% Median Opticians, Dispensing salary is 47% 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 Laredo, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $78,580
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $55,100
    Pharmacy Technicians $39,760
    Emergency Medical Technicians $35,420
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $44,260
    Physical Therapists $95,000

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Opticians, Dispensing in Laredo, TX is $16.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.72 or more per hour.

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

    The median Opticians, Dispensing salary in Laredo, TX is 28.4% 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 Laredo?

    Entry-level Opticians, Dispensing (10th percentile) earn around $23,000 per year in Laredo, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,090.