Optometrists Salary in Texas
Optometrists in Texas earn a median of $126,000 a year, −8% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $126,000
- vs. U.S. median
- −8% ($136,570)
- Rank among states
- 37 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 4,110
Pay range in Texas
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $54,180; the top 10% earn over $164,420. Nationally the range is $74,870 to $202,180.
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Optometrists pay in Texas
How much do optometrists make in Texas?
The median is $126,000 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $54,180 and the top 10% earn over $164,420. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Texas a good state for optometrists?
On pay alone it ranks 37 of 51 (−8% vs. the national median of $136,570). Living costs are not included.