The median annual wage for Opticians, Dispensing in San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA is $50,960 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $60,040.
Pay spans roughly $43,150 at the 10th percentile to $76,380 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $24.50 per hour. An estimated 580 people work as opticians, dispensing in San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA.
| Median (annual) | $50,960 |
| Mean (annual) | $60,040 |
| Median (hourly) | $24.50 |
| 10th percentile | $43,150 |
| 90th percentile | $76,380 |
| Employment | 580 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.