Optometrists Salary in College Station, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • College Station-Bryan, TX

Median annual salary $128,500 -4.7% vs national
Median hourly $61.78
10th percentile $47,340
90th percentile $151,870
Employed locally 40
National median $134,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,340
    25th
    $99,480
    50th (median)
    $128,500
    75th
    $143,220
    90th
    $151,870

    College Station economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,691 2023 • Census ACS
    Optometrists salary vs area income 215% Median Optometrists salary is 115% 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 College Station, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $79,270
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $57,410
    Veterinary Technologists and Technicians $42,210
    Pharmacy Technicians $39,280
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $53,840
    Veterinarians $99,180

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Optometrists make per hour in College Station?

    The median hourly wage for Optometrists in College Station, TX is $61.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $73.02 or more per hour.

    Is College Station above or below average for Optometrists salaries?

    The median Optometrists salary in College Station, TX is 4.7% 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 College Station?

    Entry-level Optometrists (10th percentile) earn around $47,340 per year in College Station, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $99,480.