Optometrists Salary in Tyler, TX

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

Median annual salary $127,300 -5.6% vs national
Median hourly $61.20
10th percentile $93,140
90th percentile $180,540
Employed locally 40
National median $134,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $93,140
    25th
    $105,560
    50th (median)
    $127,300
    75th
    $155,750
    90th
    $180,540

    Tyler economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,923 2023 • Census ACS
    Optometrists salary vs area income 177% Median Optometrists salary is 77% 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 Tyler, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $77,450
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $57,550
    Pharmacy Technicians $38,540
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $47,000
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $71,140
    Physicians, All Other $186,630

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Optometrists make per hour in Tyler?

    The median hourly wage for Optometrists in Tyler, TX is $61.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $86.80 or more per hour.

    Is Tyler above or below average for Optometrists salaries?

    The median Optometrists salary in Tyler, TX is 5.6% 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 Tyler?

    Entry-level Optometrists (10th percentile) earn around $93,140 per year in Tyler, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $105,560.