Optometrists Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $140,880 +4.5% vs national
Median hourly $67.73
10th percentile $57,080
90th percentile $202,340
Employed locally 280
National median $134,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $57,080
    25th
    $104,610
    50th (median)
    $140,880
    75th
    $169,530
    90th
    $202,340

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Optometrists salary vs area income 144% Median Optometrists salary is 44% 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
    McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $137,660
    Lubbock, TX $137,390
    El Paso, TX $134,300
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $131,810
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $131,700

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $94,900
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $63,100
    Pharmacy Technicians $45,300
    Nurse Practitioners $132,530
    Physical Therapists $100,690
    Speech-Language Pathologists $102,410

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Optometrists make per hour in Austin?

    The median hourly wage for Optometrists in Austin, TX is $67.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $87.70 or more per hour.

    Is Austin above or below average for Optometrists salaries?

    The median Optometrists salary in Austin, TX is 4.5% above 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 Austin?

    Entry-level Optometrists (10th percentile) earn around $57,080 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $104,610.