Opticians, Dispensing Salary in Chico, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Chico, CA

Median annual salary $56,340 +21% vs national
Median hourly $27.09
10th percentile $39,020
90th percentile $74,670
Employed locally 30
National median $46,560

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,020
    25th
    $46,400
    50th (median)
    $56,340
    75th
    $69,680
    90th
    $74,670

    Chico economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,574 2023 • Census ACS
    Opticians, Dispensing salary vs area income 82% Median Opticians, Dispensing salary is 18% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Opticians, Dispensing

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $72,750
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $68,790
    Barnstable Town, MA $66,880
    New Jersey $66,250
    Watertown-Fort Drum, NY $65,870
    New Haven, CT $64,990

    Nearby metros — Opticians, Dispensing salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Vallejo, CA $64,400
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $62,570
    Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area $62,040
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $61,940
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $61,220
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $60,780

    Related occupations in Chico, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$141,720
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$70,020
    Pharmacy Technicians$46,770
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$52,200
    Pharmacists$171,200
    Physical Therapists$131,370

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Opticians, Dispensing make per hour in Chico?

    The median hourly wage for Opticians, Dispensing in Chico, CA is $27.09, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.24 or more per hour.

    Is Chico above or below average for Opticians, Dispensing salaries?

    The median Opticians, Dispensing salary in Chico, CA is 21% above the national median of $46,560. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Opticians, Dispensing in Chico?

    Entry-level Opticians, Dispensing (10th percentile) earn around $39,020 per year in Chico, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,400.