How much does an optician make in Los Angeles?
$56,130a year
Median yearly pay for opticians in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area. That is $26.99 an hour or $4,678 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.99
- Vs. national median
- +19%
- Rank among cities
- 63 of 318
- Jobs in the area
- 3,070
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,570Median: $56,130Highest 10%: $81,920
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,570 | $19.50 | |
| 25th | $47,000 | $22.60 | |
| Median | $56,130 | $26.99 | |
| 75th | $72,380 | $34.80 | |
| 90th | $81,920 | $39.38 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for opticians.
| 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 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $55,950 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $55,680 |
| Salinas, CA | $55,140 |
| Riverside, CA | $55,070 |
| Fresno, CA | $50,960 |
| Oxnard, CA | $50,520 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $46,970 |
Related jobs in Los Angeles
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Radiologist | $488,700 |
| Ophthalmologist | $433,500 |
| Psychiatrist | $370,500 |
| Physician | $319,300 |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | $313,800 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $304,000 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $301,200 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $282,900 |
| Dentist | $241,100 |
| Orthodontist | $239,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an optician make an hour in Los Angeles?
The median hourly pay in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area is $26.99 ($56,130 a year).
Do opticians make more in Los Angeles than the national average?
Yes: $56,130 against $47,260 nationally, 19% more.
How does Los Angeles compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $57,990, so Los Angeles pays 3% less.
Where does Los Angeles rank for optician pay?
63 of 318 metro areas with data.
How much does an optician make starting out in Los Angeles?
The lowest-paid 10% make $40,570 or less a year; the top 10% make $81,920 or more.
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.