Optometrists Salary in McAllen, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX

Median annual salary $137,660 +2.1% vs national
Median hourly $66.18
10th percentile $82,770
90th percentile $161,260
Employed locally 60
National median $134,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $82,770
    25th
    $103,310
    50th (median)
    $137,660
    75th
    $151,340
    90th
    $161,260

    McAllen economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $52,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Optometrists salary vs area income 263% Median Optometrists salary is 163% 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
    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 McAllen, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $77,240
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $50,020
    Pharmacy Technicians $36,200
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $42,890
    Physicians, All Other $295,020
    Nurse Practitioners $114,080

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Optometrists make per hour in McAllen?

    The median hourly wage for Optometrists in McAllen, TX is $66.18, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $83.70 or more per hour.

    Is McAllen above or below average for Optometrists salaries?

    The median Optometrists salary in McAllen, TX is 2.1% 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 McAllen?

    Entry-level Optometrists (10th percentile) earn around $82,770 per year in McAllen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $103,310.