Optometrists Salary in California
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 21 metro areas • California
Optometrists in California earn a median salary of $139,708 per year on average across 21 metro and nonmetro areas, +3.6% vs the national median of $134,830. An estimated 6,650 optometrists are employed across California, with salaries ranging from $122,610 to $165,870 depending on location.
$139,708
Avg median salary in California
$165,870
Highest paying metro
$122,610
Lowest paying metro
6,650
Employed in California
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Optometrists salaries by city in California
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Rosa, CA | $165,870 | $129,030 | $214,900 | 80 |
| San Francisco, CA | $157,750 | $124,910 | $207,460 | 980 |
| Vallejo, CA | $156,410 | $132,330 | $212,210 | 90 |
| Sacramento, CA | $154,450 | $125,630 | $195,210 | 490 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $152,660 | $107,160 | $182,320 | 40 |
| Salinas, CA | $149,510 | $109,580 | $167,910 | 30 |
| San Jose, CA | $149,340 | $134,330 | $172,690 | 380 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $139,560 | $104,840 | $188,520 | 30 |
| Modesto, CA | $137,130 | $109,220 | $179,210 | 60 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $137,070 | $105,610 | $160,740 | 2,720 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $134,820 | $102,380 | $153,170 | 30 |
| Stockton, CA | $134,750 | $107,660 | $169,850 | 90 |
| San Diego, CA | $134,250 | $115,420 | $165,380 | 540 |
| Riverside, CA | $131,890 | $104,960 | $162,790 | 550 |
| Chico, CA | $131,540 | $127,770 | $158,170 | 40 |
| Visalia, CA | $130,770 | $124,830 | $150,890 | 50 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $129,530 | $102,210 | $158,140 | 120 |
| North Coast Region of California | $129,420 | $122,170 | $161,030 | 30 |
| Fresno, CA | $129,250 | $113,360 | $157,950 | 160 |
| Oxnard, CA | $125,280 | $105,780 | $153,650 | 110 |
| North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California | $122,610 | $120,340 | $165,750 | 30 |