Opticians, Dispensing Salary in Redding, CA

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

Median annual salary $46,910 +0.8% vs national
Median hourly $22.55
10th percentile $36,600
90th percentile $68,380
Employed locally 50
National median $46,560

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,600
    25th
    $43,780
    50th (median)
    $46,910
    75th
    $54,620
    90th
    $68,380

    Redding economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,931 2023 • Census ACS
    Opticians, Dispensing salary vs area income 65% Median Opticians, Dispensing salary is 35% 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 Redding, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $124,990
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $71,280
    Pharmacy Technicians $46,610
    Pharmacists $163,770
    Physical Therapists $113,150
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $98,950

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Opticians, Dispensing in Redding, CA is $22.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.24 or more per hour.

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

    The median Opticians, Dispensing salary in Redding, CA is 0.8% 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 Redding?

    Entry-level Opticians, Dispensing (10th percentile) earn around $36,600 per year in Redding, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,780.