Optometrists Salary in Dallas, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX

Median annual salary $131,810 -2.2% vs national
Median hourly $63.37
10th percentile $80,470
90th percentile $198,960
Employed locally 710
National median $134,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $80,470
    25th
    $127,720
    50th (median)
    $131,810
    75th
    $165,860
    90th
    $198,960

    Dallas economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,155 2023 • Census ACS
    Optometrists salary vs area income 151% Median Optometrists salary is 51% 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
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $131,700

    Related occupations in Dallas, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $98,740
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $61,930
    Pharmacy Technicians $45,290
    Physicians, All Other $168,540
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $59,190
    Pharmacists $137,910

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Optometrists make per hour in Dallas?

    The median hourly wage for Optometrists in Dallas, TX is $63.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $79.97 or more per hour.

    Is Dallas above or below average for Optometrists salaries?

    The median Optometrists salary in Dallas, TX is 2.2% 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 Dallas?

    Entry-level Optometrists (10th percentile) earn around $80,470 per year in Dallas, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $127,720.