Optometrists Salary in Longview, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Longview, TX

Median annual salary $127,840 -5.2% vs national
Median hourly $61.46
10th percentile $49,720
90th percentile $164,470
Employed locally 30
National median $134,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,720
    25th
    $98,700
    50th (median)
    $127,840
    75th
    $148,460
    90th
    $164,470

    Longview economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,210 2023 • Census ACS
    Optometrists salary vs area income 196% Median Optometrists salary is 96% 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 Longview, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $79,290
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $57,050
    Pharmacy Technicians $37,870
    Nurse Practitioners $125,760
    Physicians, All Other $239,170
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $37,290

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Optometrists make per hour in Longview?

    The median hourly wage for Optometrists in Longview, TX is $61.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $79.07 or more per hour.

    Is Longview above or below average for Optometrists salaries?

    The median Optometrists salary in Longview, TX is 5.2% 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 Longview?

    Entry-level Optometrists (10th percentile) earn around $49,720 per year in Longview, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $98,700.