Optometrists Salary in Amarillo, TX

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

Median annual salary $129,490 -4% vs national
Median hourly $62.26
10th percentile $45,040
90th percentile $227,540
Employed locally 40
National median $134,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,040
    25th
    $100,250
    50th (median)
    $129,490
    75th
    $150,390
    90th
    $227,540

    Amarillo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,571 2023 • Census ACS
    Optometrists salary vs area income 195% Median Optometrists salary is 95% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Optometrists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $176,930
    Asheville, NC $167,980
    Eastern North Carolina nonmetropolitan area $166,920
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $165,870
    Alaska $165,830
    Reno, NV $165,060

    Nearby metros — Optometrists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Killeen-Temple, TX $160,460
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $140,880
    McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $137,660
    Lubbock, TX $137,390
    El Paso, TX $134,300
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $131,810

    Related occupations in Amarillo, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $83,810
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $59,010
    Pharmacy Technicians $40,280
    Physicians, All Other $364,420
    Nurse Practitioners $112,310
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $68,700

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Optometrists make per hour in Amarillo?

    The median hourly wage for Optometrists in Amarillo, TX is $62.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $109.39 or more per hour.

    Is Amarillo above or below average for Optometrists salaries?

    The median Optometrists salary in Amarillo, TX is 4% below the national median of $134,830. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Optometrists in Amarillo?

    Entry-level Optometrists (10th percentile) earn around $45,040 per year in Amarillo, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $100,250.