Opticians, Dispensing Salary in San Luis Obispo, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA

Median annual salary $54,600 +17.3% vs national
Median hourly $26.25
10th percentile $39,070
90th percentile $78,580
Employed locally 50
National median $46,560

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,070
    25th
    $44,350
    50th (median)
    $54,600
    75th
    $60,680
    90th
    $78,580

    San Luis Obispo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,398 2023 • Census ACS
    Opticians, Dispensing salary vs area income 58% Median Opticians, Dispensing salary is 42% 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 San Luis Obispo, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $133,470
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $77,500
    Pharmacy Technicians $48,880
    Pharmacists $170,480
    Dental Hygienists $121,100
    Physical Therapists $99,700

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Opticians, Dispensing make per hour in San Luis Obispo?

    The median hourly wage for Opticians, Dispensing in San Luis Obispo, CA is $26.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.90 or more per hour.

    Is San Luis Obispo above or below average for Opticians, Dispensing salaries?

    The median Opticians, Dispensing salary in San Luis Obispo, CA is 17.3% 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 San Luis Obispo?

    Entry-level Opticians, Dispensing (10th percentile) earn around $39,070 per year in San Luis Obispo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,350.