The median annual wage for Opticians, Dispensing in Texas is $36,400 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $38,370.
Pay spans roughly $28,690 at the 10th percentile to $49,080 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $17.50 per hour. An estimated 7,100 people work as opticians, dispensing in Texas.
| Median (annual) | $36,400 |
| Mean (annual) | $38,370 |
| Median (hourly) | $17.50 |
| 10th percentile | $28,690 |
| 90th percentile | $49,080 |
| Employment | 7,100 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.