Opticians, Dispensing Salary in Vallejo, CA

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

Median annual salary $64,400 +38.3% vs national
Median hourly $30.96
10th percentile $41,970
90th percentile $78,090
Employed locally 90
National median $46,560

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,970
    25th
    $46,960
    50th (median)
    $64,400
    75th
    $77,220
    90th
    $78,090

    Vallejo economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $99,994 2023 • Census ACS
    Opticians, Dispensing salary vs area income 64% Median Opticians, Dispensing salary is 36% 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
    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
    Utica-Rome, NY $60,420

    Related occupations in Vallejo, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $192,470
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $80,380
    Pharmacy Technicians $54,530
    Emergency Medical Technicians $43,740
    Pharmacists $177,530
    Physical Therapists $136,440

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Opticians, Dispensing in Vallejo, CA is $30.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.45 or more per hour.

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

    The median Opticians, Dispensing salary in Vallejo, CA is 38.3% 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 Vallejo?

    Entry-level Opticians, Dispensing (10th percentile) earn around $41,970 per year in Vallejo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,960.