How much does an optician make in California?
$57,990a year
Median yearly pay for opticians in California. That is $27.88 an hour or $4,833 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.88
- Vs. national median
- +23%
- Rank among states
- 9 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 7,840
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,390Median: $57,990Highest 10%: $81,680
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,390 | $20.38 | |
| 25th | $47,050 | $22.62 | |
| Median | $57,990 | $27.88 | |
| 75th | $77,460 | $37.24 | |
| 90th | $81,680 | $39.27 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Vallejo, CA | $78,830 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $77,460 |
| Sacramento, CA | $62,240 |
| San Jose, CA | $60,480 |
| Modesto, CA | $59,010 |
| San Francisco, CA | $58,360 |
| Stockton, CA | $58,250 |
| San Diego, CA | $58,240 |
| Napa, CA | $57,620 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $56,130 |
| Chico, CA | $56,100 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $55,950 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $55,680 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $55,380 |
| Salinas, CA | $55,140 |
| Riverside, CA | $55,070 |
| Fresno, CA | $50,960 |
| Visalia, CA | $50,590 |
| Oxnard, CA | $50,520 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $46,970 |
| Redding, CA | $46,040 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for opticians.
| 6. District of Columbia | $61,310 |
| 7. Florida | $58,850 |
| 8. Alaska | $58,250 |
| 9. California | $57,990 |
| 10. Vermont | $57,350 |
| 11. Virginia | $55,820 |
| 12. New Hampshire | $51,980 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an optician make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $27.88 ($57,990 a year).
Do opticians make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $57,990 against $47,260 nationally, 23% more.
Where does California rank for optician pay?
California ranks 9 of 51 states.
Which city in California pays opticians the most?
Vallejo, CA, with a median of $78,830 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.