Salary · Metro area · SOC 29-2081
Optician salary in San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA, per year and per hour
BLS data for May 2025 for the San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA metropolitan statistical area.
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 estimates, released May 15, 2026. Publisher page
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The median pay for opticians, dispensing in San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA was $55,380 a year, or $26.63 an hour, in May 2025 (BLS). The middle 80% earned $44,240 to $78,830. About 40 were employed.
Annual pay: San Luis Obispo vs California vs the US
| Measure | This metro | California | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median (50th percentile) | $55,380 | $57,990 | $47,260 |
| Mean (average) | $58,180 | $61,070 | $51,770 |
| 10th percentile | $44,240 | $42,390 | $35,610 |
| 25th percentile | $47,050 | $47,050 | $38,820 |
| 75th percentile | $74,560 | $77,460 | $61,700 |
| 90th percentile | $78,830 | $81,680 | $76,750 |
| Measure | Hourly |
|---|---|
| Median (50th percentile) | $26.63 |
| Mean (average) | $27.97 |
| 10th percentile | $21.27 |
| 25th percentile | $22.62 |
| 75th percentile | $35.85 |
| 90th percentile | $37.90 |
Employment: 40. 0.351 per 1,000 jobs in the area. Location quotient 0.74.
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Publisher page
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Questions
How much does an Optician make per hour in San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA?
The median hourly wage was $26.63 in May 2025, per BLS. The 10th percentile was $21.27 and the 90th was $37.90.
What is the average Optician salary in San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA?
BLS reports a mean (average) of $58,180 a year and a median of $55,380 for May 2025. The median is the middle wage; the mean is pulled up by the highest earners.
Do opticians, dispensing in San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA earn more than the California median?
The San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA median of $55,380 is 5% lower than the California median of $57,990 (BLS, May 2025).
Where do these numbers come from?
The BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, May 2025 estimates, SOC 29-2081. Figures BLS did not publish are left out.