Optometrists Salary in Corpus Christi, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Corpus Christi, TX

Median annual salary $131,450 -2.5% vs national
Median hourly $63.20
10th percentile $95,620
90th percentile $170,570
Employed locally 50
National median $134,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $95,620
    25th
    $114,780
    50th (median)
    $131,450
    75th
    $155,110
    90th
    $170,570

    Corpus Christi economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,801 2023 • Census ACS
    Optometrists salary vs area income 200% Median Optometrists salary is 100% 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 Corpus Christi, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $80,850
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $58,290
    Pharmacy Technicians $41,690
    Physicians, All Other $221,510
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $70,310
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $52,210

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Optometrists make per hour in Corpus Christi?

    The median hourly wage for Optometrists in Corpus Christi, TX is $63.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $78.31 or more per hour.

    Is Corpus Christi above or below average for Optometrists salaries?

    The median Optometrists salary in Corpus Christi, TX is 2.5% 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 Corpus Christi?

    Entry-level Optometrists (10th percentile) earn around $95,620 per year in Corpus Christi, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $114,780.