DOL Median (Houston, TX)
$60,500
vs National
-47.1%
National: $114,400BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$65,264
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$60,500
-47.1% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$114,400
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Optometrists in Houston, TX earns $60,500 in nominal terms, which is 47.1% below the national average of $114,400. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 92.7 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $65,264 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Houston, TX
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| TEXAS EYE AND VISION ASSOCIATES, PA | $125,000 | 7 |
| JONADIA, INC. | $104,000 | 1 |
| ACCLARO OPTICAL, INC. | $95,000 | 1 |
| PREFERRED EYE CARE PC | $60,320 | 6 |
| GOLD OPTICAL INC | $60,320 | 1 |
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How much does a Optometrists make in Houston, TX?
The median Optometrists salary in Houston, TX is $60,500 based on 9 DOL filings.
Is Houston, TX a good place to work as a Optometrists?
A Optometrists in Houston, TX earns 47.1% less than the national median of $114,400, or $65,264 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.