Opticians, Dispensing Salary in Fresno, CA

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

Median annual salary $47,130 +1.2% vs national
Median hourly $22.66
10th percentile $38,330
90th percentile $75,400
Employed locally 200
National median $46,560

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,330
    25th
    $44,110
    50th (median)
    $47,130
    75th
    $60,910
    90th
    $75,400

    Fresno economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,897 2023 • Census ACS
    Opticians, Dispensing salary vs area income 66% Median Opticians, Dispensing salary is 34% 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 Fresno, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $126,630
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $73,340
    Pharmacy Technicians $48,250
    Pharmacists $164,520
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $50,070
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $103,260

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Opticians, Dispensing in Fresno, CA is $22.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.53 or more per hour.

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

    The median Opticians, Dispensing salary in Fresno, CA is 1.2% 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 Fresno?

    Entry-level Opticians, Dispensing (10th percentile) earn around $38,330 per year in Fresno, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,110.