Opticians, Dispensing Salary in Sacramento, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

Median annual salary $58,050 +24.7% vs national
Median hourly $27.91
10th percentile $41,370
90th percentile $77,370
Employed locally 680
National median $46,560

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,370
    25th
    $47,060
    50th (median)
    $58,050
    75th
    $74,670
    90th
    $77,370

    Sacramento economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,986 2023 • Census ACS
    Opticians, Dispensing salary vs area income 62% Median Opticians, Dispensing salary is 38% 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

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $169,210
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $79,460
    Pharmacy Technicians $55,810
    Pharmacists $173,510
    Dental Hygienists $121,310
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $80,160

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Opticians, Dispensing in Sacramento, CA is $27.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.67 or more per hour.

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

    The median Opticians, Dispensing salary in Sacramento, CA is 24.7% 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 Sacramento?

    Entry-level Opticians, Dispensing (10th percentile) earn around $41,370 per year in Sacramento, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,060.