Opticians, Dispensing Salary in Odessa, TX

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

Median annual salary $36,340 -22% vs national
Median hourly $17.47
10th percentile $29,470
90th percentile $47,150
Employed locally 60
National median $46,560

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,470
    25th
    $29,470
    50th (median)
    $36,340
    75th
    $42,060
    90th
    $47,150

    Odessa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,031 2023 • Census ACS
    Opticians, Dispensing salary vs area income 51% Median Opticians, Dispensing salary is 49% 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 Odessa, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$78,270
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$59,630
    Pharmacy Technicians$42,080
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$46,490
    Family Medicine Physicians$65,530
    Pharmacists$138,320

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Opticians, Dispensing in Odessa, TX is $17.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.95 or more per hour.

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

    The median Opticians, Dispensing salary in Odessa, TX is 22% 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 Odessa?

    Entry-level Opticians, Dispensing (10th percentile) earn around $29,470 per year in Odessa, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,470.