The median annual wage for Opticians, Dispensing in Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA is $53,450 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $57,220.
Pay spans roughly $39,040 at the 10th percentile to $78,090 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $25.70 per hour. An estimated 60 people work as opticians, dispensing in Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA.
| Median (annual) | $53,450 |
| Mean (annual) | $57,220 |
| Median (hourly) | $25.70 |
| 10th percentile | $39,040 |
| 90th percentile | $78,090 |
| Employment | 60 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.