Optometrists Salary in Killeen, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Killeen-Temple, TX

Median annual salary $160,460 +19% vs national
Median hourly $77.14
10th percentile $66,360
90th percentile $296,370
Employed locally 30
National median $134,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $66,360
    25th
    $115,160
    50th (median)
    $160,460
    75th
    $239,010
    90th
    $296,370

    Killeen economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,203 2023 • Census ACS
    Optometrists salary vs area income 239% Median Optometrists salary is 139% 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
    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
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $131,700

    Related occupations in Killeen, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $95,210
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $60,940
    Pharmacy Technicians $46,790
    Nurse Practitioners $133,390
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $57,430
    Pharmacists $134,400

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Optometrists make per hour in Killeen?

    The median hourly wage for Optometrists in Killeen, TX is $77.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $142.49 or more per hour.

    Is Killeen above or below average for Optometrists salaries?

    The median Optometrists salary in Killeen, TX is 19% above 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 Killeen?

    Entry-level Optometrists (10th percentile) earn around $66,360 per year in Killeen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $115,160.