Optometrists Salary in Beaumont, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX

Median annual salary $131,700 -2.3% vs national
Median hourly $63.32
10th percentile $49,700
90th percentile —
Employed locally 30
National median $134,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,700
    25th
    $93,690
    50th (median)
    $131,700
    75th
    $174,250

    Beaumont economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,245 2023 • Census ACS
    Optometrists salary vs area income 202% Median Optometrists salary is 102% 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 Beaumont, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $81,190
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $57,040
    Pharmacy Technicians $38,740
    Nurse Practitioners $132,230
    Pharmacists $131,540
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $62,400

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Optometrists make per hour in Beaumont?

    The median hourly wage for Optometrists in Beaumont, TX is $63.32, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $94.75 or more per hour.

    Is Beaumont above or below average for Optometrists salaries?

    The median Optometrists salary in Beaumont, TX is 2.3% 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 Beaumont?

    Entry-level Optometrists (10th percentile) earn around $49,700 per year in Beaumont, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $93,690.