Opticians, Dispensing Salary in Santa Rosa, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA

Median annual salary $60,780 +30.5% vs national
Median hourly $29.22
10th percentile $46,240
90th percentile $80,820
Employed locally 110
National median $46,560

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,240
    25th
    $53,680
    50th (median)
    $60,780
    75th
    $75,470
    90th
    $80,820

    Santa Rosa economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,840 2023 • Census ACS
    Opticians, Dispensing salary vs area income 59% Median Opticians, Dispensing salary is 41% 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
    Utica-Rome, NY $60,420

    Related occupations in Santa Rosa, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $172,390
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $80,180
    Pharmacy Technicians $61,290
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $77,260
    Emergency Medical Technicians $48,330
    Dental Hygienists $131,610

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Opticians, Dispensing make per hour in Santa Rosa?

    The median hourly wage for Opticians, Dispensing in Santa Rosa, CA is $29.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.28 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Rosa above or below average for Opticians, Dispensing salaries?

    The median Opticians, Dispensing salary in Santa Rosa, CA is 30.5% 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 Santa Rosa?

    Entry-level Opticians, Dispensing (10th percentile) earn around $46,240 per year in Santa Rosa, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,680.