Opticians, Dispensing Salary in Tyler, TX

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

Median annual salary $31,700 -31.9% vs national
Median hourly $15.24
10th percentile $26,100
90th percentile $44,400
Employed locally 60
National median $46,560

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,100
    25th
    $28,690
    50th (median)
    $31,700
    75th
    $36,190
    90th
    $44,400

    Tyler economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,923 2023 • Census ACS
    Opticians, Dispensing salary vs area income 44% Median Opticians, Dispensing salary is 56% 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 Tyler, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $77,450
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $57,550
    Pharmacy Technicians $38,540
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $47,000
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $71,140
    Physicians, All Other $186,630

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Opticians, Dispensing in Tyler, TX is $15.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.66 or more per hour.

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

    The median Opticians, Dispensing salary in Tyler, TX is 31.9% 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 Tyler?

    Entry-level Opticians, Dispensing (10th percentile) earn around $26,100 per year in Tyler, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,690.