Opticians, Dispensing in Texas
SOC 29-2081 ยท Healthcare Practitioners and Technical
6,700Jobs in Texas
$42,650Mean annual wage
43rd of 51Rank by mean annual wage among states with a published figure
| Measure | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $29,970 | $14.41 |
| 25th percentile | $35,290 | $16.96 |
| Median (50th) | $38,720 | $18.61 |
| 75th percentile | $47,840 | $23.00 |
| 90th percentile | $58,240 | $28.00 |
| Mean | $42,650 | $20.51 |
Across 51 states with a published mean, the highest are New Jersey ($69,680), Connecticut ($69,290), Massachusetts ($67,520); the lowest are Mississippi ($37,590), Louisiana ($37,840), Alabama ($38,710). Compare this occupation across states.
Compared with neighboring states
States that share a land border with Texas (states that touch only at a corner are not counted).
| State | Jobs | Mean annual wage | Median annual wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | 6,700 | $42,650 | $38,720 |
| Arkansas | 690 | $47,910 | $42,880 |
| Louisiana | 720 | $37,840 | $36,360 |
| New Mexico | 340 | $43,750 | $39,090 |
| Oklahoma | 730 | $40,500 | $37,940 |