DOL Median (California)
$43,000
vs National
-0.8%
National: $43,351BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$31,047
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$43,000
-0.8% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$43,351
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Opticians, Dispensing in California earns $43,000 in nominal terms, which is 0.8% below the national average of $43,351. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $31,047 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in California
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Ambush Global Inc | $49,000 | 1 |
| Helen Yoon | $47,923 | 1 |
| FM Radiology Medical Center Inc | $43,000 | 1 |
| ITALEE OPTOMETRIC CENTER, INC. | $41,051 | 3 |
| Chemat Technology Inc. | $39,978 | 1 |
| Dr. Eunmi Chae Optometry, Inc. | $30,347 | 2 |
| CooperVision, Inc. | N/A | 1 |
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Martinsburg, WV · $50,000Irvine, CA · $49,000Buena Park, CA · $47,923Annandale, VA · $46,946ENCINO, CA · $43,000Top-Paying Roles in California
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How much does a Opticians, Dispensing make in California?
The median Opticians, Dispensing salary in California is $43,000 based on 7 DOL filings.
Is California a good place to work as a Opticians, Dispensing?
A Opticians, Dispensing in California earns 0.8% less than the national median of $43,351, or $31,047 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.