Optician Jobs in California

Optician jobs in California are among the most active in the country, concentrated in retail optical chains, ophthalmology practices, and integrated health systems, with openings at every level from entry-level dispensing optician through senior optician and optical manager. Los Angeles, San Diego, and the San Francisco Bay Area generate the highest volume of postings, where large employers such as Kaiser Permanente, Walmart Vision Centers, and LensCrafters maintain a consistent California presence. The most in-demand specialties are contact lens fitting, low vision rehabilitation, and pediatric dispensing. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles7+
Top employerOakley
Top citySan Diego, CA
Cities hiring5
Work type100% On-site
Top industryMedical Devices

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Warby Parker
Optician
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Warby Parker
Added 4d ago
Optician
Warby Parker
Santa Rosa, California
Customer Service & Support
$21 - $23/hr
On-Site
Other
1,001-5,000

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Warby Parker
Licensed Optician
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Warby Parker
Added 4d ago
Licensed Optician
Warby Parker
Los Angeles, California
Customer Service & Support
$24 - $29/hr
On-Site
Other
1,001-5,000

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Warby Parker
Apprentice Optician
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Warby Parker
Added 1w ago
Apprentice Optician
Warby Parker
Fremont, California
Customer Service & Support
On-Site
None
1,001-5,000

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Oakley
Licensed Optician
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Oakley
Added 1mo ago
Licensed Optician
Oakley
Santa Clara, California
Customer Service & Support
Sales
Account Management
Retail Banking Associate
$25 - $39/hr
On-Site
High School

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JINS Eyewear US, Inc.
Assistant Store Manager / Optician
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JINS Eyewear US, Inc.
Added 5mo ago
Assistant Store Manager / Optician
JINS Eyewear US, Inc.
Santa Clara, California
Customer Service & Support
Account Management
Sales
Customer Service
Retail Banking & Branch Management
$28 - $31/hr
On-Site
None

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Optician Jobs by City in California

Where California roles are concentrated, by current openings.

San Diego
2 jobs
Santa Clara
2 jobs
Fremont
1 jobs
Los Angeles
1 jobs
Santa Rosa
1 jobs

Optician Job Market in California

A snapshot from current California openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • Oakley
    Oakley3
  • Warby Parker
    Warby Parker3
  • JINS Eyewear US
    JINS Eyewear US1

Top Industries Hiring

  • Medical Devices5
  • Retail2
  • Manufacturing1

What California Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in optician jobs across California.

  • Active California Optician License issued by the California State Board of Optometry
  • Completion of California's required contact lens and spectacle lens dispensing coursework
  • Experience fitting and dispensing eyeglasses and contact lenses in a clinical or retail setting
  • Proficiency reading and interpreting optical prescriptions from licensed optometrists and ophthalmologists
  • Familiarity with optical lab equipment including edgers, lensometers, and frame adjusting tools
  • Strong customer service skills and ability to work in a fast-paced optical retail environment

Optician Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a optician in California?

California requires opticians to hold a state-issued license from the California State Board of Optometry before dispensing eyeglasses or contact lenses. To qualify, candidates must complete approved coursework in spectacle dispensing and contact lens dispensing, pass the California licensing examinations, and submit a license application. Most candidates complete their education through an accredited opticianry program at a California community college before sitting for the exams.

How much do opticians make in California?

Opticians in California earn a median of about $57,990 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $42,390 for the lowest 10% to over $81,680 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire opticians in California?

Employers hiring opticians in California right now include Oakley, Warby Parker, and JINS Eyewear US, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. California's large integrated health systems, retail optical chains, and independent ophthalmology practices all hire consistently throughout the year.

Which California cities have the most optician jobs?

San Diego, Santa Clara, and Fremont have the most optician openings in California. Los Angeles and San Diego generate high volume because of their dense populations and concentration of retail optical chains and medical groups, while the Bay Area's large employer campuses and integrated health systems like Kaiser Permanente drive steady demand across the region.

Are there remote optician jobs in California?

Yes, but they're rare. Optician work is hands-on by nature, requiring in-person patient fitting and frame adjustments, so fully remote roles are uncommon. About 0% of optician openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, and those typically involve optical customer service, insurance verification, or optical lab order processing rather than direct patient care.

How can I get hired as a optician in California with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is applying for an optical sales associate or optical assistant role at a retail optical chain in California, where on-the-job training is common and employers often sponsor candidates through California's licensure coursework. Large retail operators and Kaiser Permanente occasionally offer formal training programs for unlicensed candidates. Enrolling in an opticianry certificate program at a California community college while working part-time in retail optical gives candidates a credential advantage and a faster path to a full dispensing role.

Where can I find and apply to optician jobs in California?

You can find and apply to optician jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings across retail optical chains, health systems, and independent practices. Find roles that fit your experience and location, then apply directly to the employer.

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