The median annual wage for Opticians, Dispensing in Salinas, CA is $55,700 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $56,320.
Pay spans roughly $39,560 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 $26.78 per hour. An estimated 60 people work as opticians, dispensing in Salinas, CA.
| Median (annual) | $55,700 |
| Mean (annual) | $56,320 |
| Median (hourly) | $26.78 |
| 10th percentile | $39,560 |
| 90th percentile | $74,670 |
| Employment | 60 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.