Opticians, Dispensing Salary in Waco, TX

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

Median annual salary $30,720 -34% vs national
Median hourly $14.77
10th percentile $28,740
90th percentile $37,310
Employed locally 70
National median $46,560

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,740
    25th
    $30,580
    50th (median)
    $30,720
    75th
    $34,950
    90th
    $37,310

    Waco economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,880 2023 • Census ACS
    Opticians, Dispensing salary vs area income 48% Median Opticians, Dispensing salary is 52% 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 Waco, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $87,330
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $59,820
    Pharmacy Technicians $41,630
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $51,740
    Physicians, All Other $312,520
    Nurse Practitioners $123,970

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Opticians, Dispensing in Waco, TX is $14.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.29 or more per hour.

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

    The median Opticians, Dispensing salary in Waco, TX is 34% 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 Waco?

    Entry-level Opticians, Dispensing (10th percentile) earn around $28,740 per year in Waco, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,580.