How much does an optician make in San Francisco?
$58,360a year
Median yearly pay for opticians in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro area. That is $28.06 an hour or $4,863 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.06
- Vs. national median
- +23%
- Rank among cities
- 47 of 318
- Jobs in the area
- 940
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,580Median: $58,360Highest 10%: $94,410
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,580 | $18.07 | |
| 25th | $51,830 | $24.92 | |
| Median | $58,360 | $28.06 | |
| 75th | $79,630 | $38.28 | |
| 90th | $94,410 | $45.39 |
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 |
| 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 San Francisco
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Ophthalmologist | $429,100 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $351,700 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $339,000 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $304,600 |
| Physician | $294,400 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $239,200 |
| Psychiatrist | $230,600 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $219,100 |
| Nurse Midwive | $212,600 |
| Veterinarian | $208,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an optician make an hour in San Francisco?
The median hourly pay in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro area is $28.06 ($58,360 a year).
Do opticians make more in San Francisco than the national average?
Yes: $58,360 against $47,260 nationally, 23% more.
How does San Francisco compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $57,990, so San Francisco pays 1% more.
Where does San Francisco rank for optician pay?
47 of 318 metro areas with data.
How much does an optician make starting out in San Francisco?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,580 or less a year; the top 10% make $94,410 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.