Opticians (Dispensing) Salary in California
Opticians (Dispensing) in California earn a median of $57,990 a year, +23% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $57,990
- vs. U.S. median
- +23% ($47,260)
- Rank among states
- 9 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 7,840
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $42,390; the top 10% earn over $81,680. Nationally the range is $35,610 to $76,750.
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Opticians (Dispensing) pay in California
How much do opticians (dispensing) make in California?
The median is $57,990 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $42,390 and the top 10% earn over $81,680. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for opticians (dispensing)?
On pay alone it ranks 9 of 51 (+23% vs. the national median of $47,260). Living costs are not included.