Opticians, Dispensing in California
Local pay for opticians, dispensing in California, on the same wage scale as the U.S. Growth and openings are national.
SOC 29-2081
$57,990
median pay, California
7,840
employed in California
+22.7%
vs U.S. median
+2.9%
growth, 2024–34 (U.S.)
What opticians, dispensing earn in California
California · annual wage · OEWS May 2025
Half of opticians, dispensing in California earn between $47,050 and $77,460 a year; the U.S. median is $47,260.
$42,390
P10
$47,050
P25
$57,990
MEDIAN
$77,460
P75
$81,680
P90
Pay by metro in California
$78,830
$77,460
$62,240
$60,480
$59,010
$58,360
$58,250
$58,240
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