The median annual wage for Opticians, Dispensing in Modesto, CA is $52,690 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $55,960.
Pay spans roughly $37,440 at the 10th percentile to $76,370 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $25.33 per hour. An estimated 120 people work as opticians, dispensing in Modesto, CA.
| Median (annual) | $52,690 |
| Mean (annual) | $55,960 |
| Median (hourly) | $25.33 |
| 10th percentile | $37,440 |
| 90th percentile | $76,370 |
| Employment | 120 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.