Texas
How to Become a Licensed Dispensing Optician
Learn what licensed dispensing optician professionals do, how to enter the field, and how the career can grow—plus current Texas earning potential.
Texas Median Salary
$38,720
2026 EDITION
Time to Entry
1-3 months): Identifying practices willing to take on an unc
Total Investment
$100 - $200 (new/used)
Employment #s
6700
Our Features
Every figure in this guide is dated and traced to the agency or survey it came from. Wage data: BLS OEWS May 2025 (released 15 May 2026).
Who It's For:
For people exploring licensed dispensing optician and ready-to-start candidates who want a clear, source-backed view of the work, the entry requirements, the time and cost involved, and the paths available after qualification.
What's in the Guide:
What the work involves, where the role fits, and what employers expect | A step-by-step entry roadmap covering education, regulation, credentials, exams, time, and cost | Career-specific skills and realities: ABO Certification Structure; ABO Examination Overview | Current Texas and U.S. pay ranges and the factors that shape earning potential | A source-backed 90-day action plan
Earning Potential
Texas
$29,970 – $58,240
United States
$29,970 – $58,240
BLS OEWS May 2025 (released 15 May 2026)
Regulatory Authority
Texas Medical Board
Is a license required?
No
Credential
the Licensed Dispensing Optician (LDO) examination and subsequent professional pr
Continuing Education
12 hours of approved CE every 3 years
Examination
It achieves this through rigorous examination and continuing education requirements
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No state license stands between you and this work — which changes how you compete.
Common Questions
Credential
