Opticians, Dispensing Salary in California

Median Salary

$57,990

per year

Hourly Rate

$27.88

per hour

Employment

7,840

in California

vs. National Avg

+22.7%

National: $47,260

📊 Compared to the national median of $47,260, California pays 22.7% MORE for Opticians, Dispensing positions.

Purchasing Power

$52,385

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

110.7

11% above national avg

Rent/Income

47%

Stretched

Salary Distribution in California

10th

$42,390

25th

$47,050

Median

$57,990

75th

$77,460

90th

$81,680

Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS).