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Opticians, Dispensing salary in Midland, TX

The median opticians, dispensing in Midland, TX earns $38,080 a year, 19% below the US median. After tax that is roughly $2,731 a month.

10th percentile
$33,980
25th percentile
$38,080
Median percentile
$38,080
75th percentile
$47,540
90th percentile
$53,100

Based on 40 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

$32,777 take-home a year
Gross pay$38,080
Federal income tax−$2,390
Social Security + Medicare−$2,913
Texas income tax (approx.)−$0
Monthly take-home$2,731
Every two weeks$1,261

Does it go far here?

$39,757Median pay in Midland, TX is worth this at average US prices (local price level 95.8 vs 100).
51%of take-home pay goes to the median rent ($1,400 a month, Census ACS).

Top-paying jobs in Midland, TX

JobMedian pay
Financial Managers$172,520
Petroleum Engineers$172,070
Managers, All Other$154,630
Sales Managers$139,380
General and Operations Managers$132,420
Construction Managers$118,630
Accountants and Auditors$100,890
Project Management Specialists$98,170

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