Opticians, Dispensing Salary in San Antonio, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX

Median annual salary $37,280 -19.9% vs national
Median hourly $17.93
10th percentile $27,270
90th percentile $58,240
Employed locally 660
National median $46,560

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,270
    25th
    $33,990
    50th (median)
    $37,280
    75th
    $45,500
    90th
    $58,240

    San Antonio economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,297 2023 • Census ACS
    Opticians, Dispensing salary vs area income 50% Median Opticians, Dispensing salary is 50% 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $36,790
    Midland, TX $36,750
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $36,440
    Odessa, TX $36,340

    Related occupations in San Antonio, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $87,100
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $60,740
    Pharmacy Technicians $43,290
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $60,770
    Physicians, All Other $296,910
    Medical Records Specialists $47,750

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Opticians, Dispensing make per hour in San Antonio?

    The median hourly wage for Opticians, Dispensing in San Antonio, TX is $17.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.39 or more per hour.

    Is San Antonio above or below average for Opticians, Dispensing salaries?

    The median Opticians, Dispensing salary in San Antonio, TX is 19.9% 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 San Antonio?

    Entry-level Opticians, Dispensing (10th percentile) earn around $27,270 per year in San Antonio, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,990.