Optometrists Salary in El Paso, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • El Paso, TX

Median annual salary $134,300 -0.4% vs national
Median hourly $64.57
10th percentile $31,200
90th percentile $165,860
Employed locally 80
National median $134,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,200
    25th
    $98,780
    50th (median)
    $134,300
    75th
    $162,020
    90th
    $165,860

    El Paso economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,800 2023 • Census ACS
    Optometrists salary vs area income 228% Median Optometrists salary is 128% 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $131,810
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $131,700

    Related occupations in El Paso, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $81,380
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $56,740
    Pharmacy Technicians $38,390
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $49,790
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $66,160
    Pharmacists $131,390

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Optometrists make per hour in El Paso?

    The median hourly wage for Optometrists in El Paso, TX is $64.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $80.87 or more per hour.

    Is El Paso above or below average for Optometrists salaries?

    The median Optometrists salary in El Paso, TX is 0.4% 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 El Paso?

    Entry-level Optometrists (10th percentile) earn around $31,200 per year in El Paso, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $98,780.