Opticians, Dispensing in California
SOC 29-2081 ยท Healthcare Practitioners and Technical
7,840Jobs in California
$61,070Mean annual wage
8th of 51Rank by mean annual wage among states with a published figure
| Measure | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $42,390 | $20.38 |
| 25th percentile | $47,050 | $22.62 |
| Median (50th) | $57,990 | $27.88 |
| 75th percentile | $77,460 | $37.24 |
| 90th percentile | $81,680 | $39.27 |
| Mean | $61,070 | $29.36 |
Across 51 states with a published mean, the highest are New Jersey ($69,680), Connecticut ($69,290), Massachusetts ($67,520); the lowest are Mississippi ($37,590), Louisiana ($37,840), Alabama ($38,710). Compare this occupation across states.
Compared with neighboring states
States that share a land border with California (states that touch only at a corner are not counted).
| State | Jobs | Mean annual wage | Median annual wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 7,840 | $61,070 | $57,990 |
| Arizona | 1,400 | $53,070 | $48,210 |
| Nevada | 960 | $56,700 | $46,910 |
| Oregon | 1,000 | $53,510 | $49,210 |