Opticians, Dispensing Salary in Napa, CA

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

Median annual salary $57,620 +23.8% vs national
Median hourly $27.70
10th percentile $49,170
90th percentile $84,560
Employed locally 40
National median $46,560

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,170
    25th
    $50,840
    50th (median)
    $57,620
    75th
    $79,940
    90th
    $84,560

    Napa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $108,970 2023 • Census ACS
    Opticians, Dispensing salary vs area income 53% Median Opticians, Dispensing salary is 47% 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 Napa, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Psychiatric Technicians $83,960
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $81,820
    Pharmacy Technicians $81,310
    Pharmacists $203,950
    Recreational Therapists $107,810
    Emergency Medical Technicians $49,340

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Opticians, Dispensing in Napa, CA is $27.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.65 or more per hour.

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

    The median Opticians, Dispensing salary in Napa, CA is 23.8% 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 Napa?

    Entry-level Opticians, Dispensing (10th percentile) earn around $49,170 per year in Napa, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,840.