DOL Median (Texas)
$110,000
vs National
-3.8%
National: $114,400BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$118,662
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$110,000
-3.8% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$114,400
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Optometrists in Texas earns $110,000 in nominal terms, which is 3.8% 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 $118,662 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Texas
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| TEXAS EYE AND VISION ASSOCIATES, PA | $125,000 | 7 |
| PETER M. HO, M.D., P.A. | $120,000 | 7 |
| Gary R. Tylock, M.D., P.A. | $112,500 | 3 |
| JONADIA, INC. | $104,000 | 1 |
| Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso | $103,000 | 1 |
| PRO OPTIX EYE CARE, INC. | $100,000 | 1 |
| SKOTT KINNEAR SITTERLE | $97,500 | 1 |
| ACCLARO OPTICAL, INC. | $95,000 | 1 |
| Dallas County Hospital District | $93,205 | 4 |
| TEXAS VISION ASSOCIATES, P.A. | $83,949 | 2 |
| PREFERRED EYE CARE PC | $60,320 | 6 |
| GOLD OPTICAL INC | $60,320 | 1 |
| University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Optometrists make in Texas?
The median Optometrists salary in Texas is $110,000 based on 27 DOL filings.
Is Texas a good place to work as a Optometrists?
A Optometrists in Texas earns 3.8% less than the national median of $114,400, or $118,662 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.