Opticians, Dispensing Salary in Visalia, CA

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

Median annual salary $47,210 +1.4% vs national
Median hourly $22.70
10th percentile $38,270
90th percentile $76,380
Employed locally 70
National median $46,560

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,270
    25th
    $41,400
    50th (median)
    $47,210
    75th
    $60,980
    90th
    $76,380

    Visalia economic context

    Unemployment rate 10.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,489 2023 • Census ACS
    Opticians, Dispensing salary vs area income 68% Median Opticians, Dispensing salary is 32% 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 Visalia, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$120,160
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$70,900
    Pharmacy Technicians$46,290
    Nurse Practitioners$156,740
    Pharmacists$164,840
    Psychiatric Technicians$77,340

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Opticians, Dispensing in Visalia, CA is $22.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.02 or more per hour.

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

    The median Opticians, Dispensing salary in Visalia, CA is 1.4% 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 Visalia?

    Entry-level Opticians, Dispensing (10th percentile) earn around $38,270 per year in Visalia, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,400.