How much does an optician make in Sacramento?
$62,240a year
Median yearly pay for opticians in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area. That is $29.92 an hour or $5,187 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.92
- Vs. national median
- +32%
- Rank among cities
- 25 of 318
- Jobs in the area
- 580
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,100Median: $62,240Highest 10%: $80,430
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,100 | $22.16 | |
| 25th | $47,470 | $22.82 | |
| Median | $62,240 | $29.92 | |
| 75th | $78,400 | $37.69 | |
| 90th | $80,430 | $38.67 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for opticians.
| Vallejo, CA | $78,830 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $77,460 |
| San Jose, CA | $60,480 |
| Modesto, CA | $59,010 |
| San Francisco, CA | $58,360 |
| Stockton, CA | $58,250 |
| San Diego, CA | $58,240 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $56,130 |
| 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 Sacramento
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Pediatrician | $395,000 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $361,600 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $345,300 |
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $312,600 |
| Physician | $308,300 |
| Anesthesiologist | $239,200 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $239,200 |
| Surgeon | $239,200 |
| Psychiatrist | $230,600 |
| Podiatrist | $206,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an optician make an hour in Sacramento?
The median hourly pay in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area is $29.92 ($62,240 a year).
Do opticians make more in Sacramento than the national average?
Yes: $62,240 against $47,260 nationally, 32% more.
How does Sacramento compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $57,990, so Sacramento pays 7% more.
Where does Sacramento rank for optician pay?
25 of 318 metro areas with data.
How much does an optician make starting out in Sacramento?
The lowest-paid 10% make $46,100 or less a year; the top 10% make $80,430 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.