Opticians, Dispensing Salary in McAllen, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX

Median annual salary $32,190 -30.9% vs national
Median hourly $15.47
10th percentile $22,880
90th percentile $44,320
Employed locally 140
National median $46,560

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,880
    25th
    $27,320
    50th (median)
    $32,190
    75th
    $35,270
    90th
    $44,320

    McAllen economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $52,281 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 McAllen, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $77,240
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $50,020
    Pharmacy Technicians $36,200
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $42,890
    Nurse Practitioners $114,080
    Physicians, All Other $295,020

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Opticians, Dispensing in McAllen, TX is $15.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.88 or more per hour.

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

    The median Opticians, Dispensing salary in McAllen, TX is 30.9% 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 McAllen?

    Entry-level Opticians, Dispensing (10th percentile) earn around $22,880 per year in McAllen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,320.