Opticians, Dispensing Salary in California
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 24 metro areas • California
Opticians, Dispensing in California earn a median salary of $53,942 per year on average across 24 metro and nonmetro areas, +15.9% vs the national median of $46,560. An estimated 8,050 opticians, dispensing are employed across California, with salaries ranging from $46,910 to $64,400 depending on location.
$53,942
Avg median salary in California
$64,400
Highest paying metro
$46,910
Lowest paying metro
8,050
Employed in California
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Opticians, Dispensing salaries by city in California
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vallejo, CA | $64,400 | $46,960 | $77,220 | 90 |
| San Jose, CA | $61,940 | $58,960 | $76,220 | 330 |
| San Francisco, CA | $61,220 | $51,150 | $76,750 | 870 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $60,780 | $53,680 | $75,470 | 110 |
| Riverside, CA | $58,500 | $46,570 | $67,640 | 930 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $58,130 | $46,590 | $64,140 | 3,170 |
| Sacramento, CA | $58,050 | $47,060 | $74,670 | 680 |
| Napa, CA | $57,620 | $50,840 | $79,940 | 40 |
| Chico, CA | $56,340 | $46,400 | $69,680 | 30 |
| Stockton, CA | $56,160 | $47,480 | $69,410 | 150 |
| Salinas, CA | $55,700 | $43,140 | $70,650 | 60 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $55,010 | $49,040 | $73,840 | 50 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $54,600 | $44,350 | $60,680 | 50 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $53,450 | $44,550 | $68,930 | 60 |
| Modesto, CA | $52,690 | $43,280 | $71,230 | 120 |
| San Diego, CA | $50,960 | $49,820 | $72,800 | 580 |
| North Coast Region of California | $48,700 | $44,080 | $58,310 | 40 |
| Oxnard, CA | $47,640 | $44,400 | $62,930 | 140 |
| Merced, CA | $47,310 | $45,890 | $62,100 | 40 |
| Visalia, CA | $47,210 | $41,400 | $60,980 | 70 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $47,190 | $43,140 | $59,550 | 150 |
| Fresno, CA | $47,130 | $44,110 | $60,910 | 200 |
| North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California | $46,960 | $37,030 | $52,810 | 40 |
| Redding, CA | $46,910 | $43,780 | $54,620 | 50 |