Opticians, Dispensing salary in Abilene, TX
The median opticians, dispensing in Abilene, TX earns $37,920 a year, 20% below the US median. After tax that is roughly $2,721 a month.
- 10th percentile
- $30,410
- 25th percentile
- $33,380
- Median percentile
- $37,920
- 75th percentile
- $44,320
- 90th percentile
- $47,380
Based on 30 employed. Data period: BLS OEWS May 2025. Percentiles show the spread of pay, not experience; reading the 25th percentile as "entry level" is only an approximation.
What you keep
$32,649 take-home a year
| Gross pay | $37,920 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,370 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,901 |
| Texas income tax (approx.) | −$0 |
| Monthly take-home | $2,721 |
| Every two weeks | $1,256 |
Does it go far here?
$41,964Median pay in Abilene, TX is worth this at average US prices (local price level 90.4 vs 100).
42%of take-home pay goes to the median rent ($1,141 a month, Census ACS).