Opticians, Dispensing salary in Modesto, CA
The median opticians, dispensing in Modesto, CA earns $59,010 a year, 25% above the US median. After tax that is roughly $3,789 a month.
- 10th percentile
- $37,580
- 25th percentile
- $45,010
- Median percentile
- $59,010
- 75th percentile
- $78,830
- 90th percentile
- $79,090
Based on 120 employed. Data period: BLS OEWS May 2025. Percentiles show the spread of pay, not experience; reading the 25th percentile as "entry level" is only an approximation.
What you keep
$45,464 take-home a year
| Gross pay | $59,010 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,901 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,514 |
| California income tax (approx.) | −$4,131 |
| Monthly take-home | $3,789 |
| Every two weeks | $1,749 |
Does it go far here?
$56,682Median pay in Modesto, CA is worth this at average US prices (local price level 104.1 vs 100).
43%of take-home pay goes to the median rent ($1,623 a month, Census ACS).
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