Opticians, Dispensing Salary in Modesto, CA

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

Median annual salary $52,690 +13.2% vs national
Median hourly $25.33
10th percentile $37,440
90th percentile $76,370
Employed locally 120
National median $46,560

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,440
    25th
    $43,280
    50th (median)
    $52,690
    75th
    $71,230
    90th
    $76,370

    Modesto economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,661 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 Modesto, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $169,460
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $75,800
    Pharmacy Technicians $47,450
    Nurse Practitioners $164,790
    Emergency Medical Technicians $43,940
    Pharmacists $166,760

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Opticians, Dispensing in Modesto, CA is $25.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.02 or more per hour.

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

    The median Opticians, Dispensing salary in Modesto, CA is 13.2% 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 Modesto?

    Entry-level Opticians, Dispensing (10th percentile) earn around $37,440 per year in Modesto, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,280.