The median annual wage for Opticians, Dispensing in Chico, CA is $56,340 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $57,020.
Pay spans roughly $39,020 at the 10th percentile to $74,670 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $27.09 per hour. An estimated 30 people work as opticians, dispensing in Chico, CA.
| Median (annual) | $56,340 |
| Mean (annual) | $57,020 |
| Median (hourly) | $27.09 |
| 10th percentile | $39,020 |
| 90th percentile | $74,670 |
| Employment | 30 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.