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Full Time Optical Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

Staff Optical Design Engineer Employment Type: Full-time, Existing vacancy Location: San-Jose (On-Site) About Lumentum At Lumentum, we're building the tech behind the world's fastest networks and ...

Join our fast-paced and passionate team as a Senior Optical Engineer. As we scale, you will be ... As a full-time employee, you will be eligible for Monarch's comprehensive benefits package, which ...

Optical Engineer Level 3

San Diego, CA · On-site

$125K - $175K/yr

Join our fast-paced and passionate team as a Senior Optical Engineer. As we scale, you will be ... As a full-time employee, you will be eligible for Monarch's comprehensive benefits package, which ...

Optical Consultant

Alpine, CA · On-site

$17.25 - $22.25/hr

Job Type Full-time Description The Optical Consultant designs, measures, fits, and adapts lenses and frames for patient according to written optical prescription or specification. Assist patient with ...

Optical Engineer Level 3

San Diego, CA · On-site

$125K - $175K/yr

Join our fast-paced and passionate team as a Senior Optical Engineer. As we scale, you will be ... As a full-time employee, you will be eligible for Monarch's comprehensive benefits package, which ...

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How much do full time optical jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 2, 2026, the average hourly pay for full time optical in California is $26.08, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.83 and $42.37 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a full time optical job?

Full-time optical jobs typically refer to positions in the eye care industry that require working 35-40 hours per week. These roles can include opticians, optical sales associates, lab technicians, and other staff who help fit and dispense eyeglasses and contact lenses, assist customers, and perform basic eye care services. Full-time optical employees may work in optometry offices, retail optical stores, or optical labs. Benefits often include health insurance, paid time off, and opportunities for professional development. A strong customer service orientation and attention to detail are important for these roles.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a full time optical professional?

To thrive as a Full-Time Optician, you generally need a solid understanding of optical theory, lens fitting, and eye care, often backed by an associate degree or optician certification. Familiarity with lensometers, optical dispensing software, and insurance billing systems is typically required. Exceptional customer service, attention to detail, and strong communication skills help opticians build trust and assist clients effectively. These competencies are crucial for delivering accurate vision solutions, ensuring patient satisfaction, and maintaining efficient optical operations.

What are some common challenges faced by full time optical staff in a retail optical setting?

Full-time optical staff in a retail environment often encounter challenges such as balancing customer service with technical optical tasks, managing high patient volumes during peak times, and keeping up with frequent product updates in eyewear and lens technology. Additionally, they may need to coordinate with optometrists, insurance providers, and lab technicians to ensure seamless customer experiences. Developing strong communication skills and staying organized are key to navigating these challenges effectively.

What is the difference between Full Time Optical vs Full Time Optician?

AspectFull Time OpticalFull Time Optician
CredentialsHigh school diploma, certification in optical dispensingHigh school diploma, certification in optical dispensing
Work EnvironmentOptical stores, eyewear retailersOptical stores, eyewear retailers
Job RoleAssists customers, measures for glasses, repairsAssists customers, measures for glasses, repairs

Full Time Optical and Full Time Optician roles are similar, often used interchangeably. Both require comparable certifications and work in optical retail environments, focusing on customer service, eyewear fitting, and repairs. The main difference is terminology preference, but their responsibilities and credentials largely overlap.

What are the most commonly searched types of Optical jobs in California?

The most popular types of Optical jobs in California are:

Infographic showing various Full Time Optical job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 81% Full Time, 16% Part Time, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 88% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $54,256 per year, or $26.1 per hour.

Optical Supervisor - BISHOP RANCH

Warby Parker

San Ramon, CA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

This job post has expired 2 days ago. Applications are no longer accepted.


Warby Parker rating

7.3

Company rating: 7.3 out of 10

Based on 98 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

8th of 40 rated optical retailers


Job description

Warby Parker is searching for an Optical Supervisor to join our growing team of in-house optical professionals. In this role, you'll rely on your optical prowess, friendly demeanor, and product expertise to create incredible customer experiences. Whether you're helping longtime WarbyParker fans or first-time wearers, you'll leave them excited and confident about our glasses. (Our frames are really special, after all. Take a peek at how our glasses are made.) Acting as a keyholder to the store, you'll help open and close up shop as well as maintain internal operations. As a leader of the team, you'll foster an upbeat and productive work environment for the opticians and retail advisors. Our ideal candidate is an energetic self-starter and a lifelong learner who's eager to help Warby Parker grow. Sound like your cup of tea? Read on!

What you'll do

Optical duties

  Work directly with customers to help meet all of their eyewear needs

  Take and record measurements, adjust and fit eyewear, and execute these details with flawless accuracy

  Check that our finished eyewear meets our optical standards, as well as customer requirements and requests

  Use your expertise to explain prescription terminology and product offerings to customers

Leadership responsibilities

  Set your store up for success each day by ensuring that all operational, service, and staff zoning procedures are executed to Warby Parker standards

  Drive the store vision and sales by providing above-and-beyond service on the floor and acting as the main contact for customer and operational questions

  Work with store management to lead and mentor the Optical team, including participants of our Optician Apprentice Program, and exemplify what great service looks like

  Help maintain general store systems, inventory databases, and business operations

  Foster and support a productive, positive employee culture in your store

Who you are

  A licensed dispensing optician in states that require a license or an ABO-certified optician in non-licensing states, with 2+ years of experience, including supervisor responsibilities

  Passionate about the eyewear and retail industries

  A clear, effective, and professional communicator-you can break down technical terms for customers to easily understand

  Dedicated to going above-and-beyond to make customers (and your teammates!) happy

  An energetic, positive team player who's able to adapt in a fast-paced, ever-changing work environment

  Extremely detail-oriented, cool under pressure, and capable of juggling a wide range of responsibilities

  Open-minded-you're constantly learning and challenging what you know

  Someone who takes your work very seriously, but not yourself

  Not on the Office of Inspector General's List of Excluded Individuals/Entities (LEIE)

In compliance with local and state requirements, Warby Parker is committed to pay transparency. We offer a comprehensive compensation package that includes not only a competitive base salary/hourly rate but also variable compensation for eligible employees.

For applicable postings, the range listed is a good faith estimate of the compensation for this position at the time of posting. Final compensation is thoughtfully determined by a variety of factors, including the candidate's qualifications, experience, internal equity, and relevant market data.

For applicable postings, non-exempt employees are eligible for overtime pay if you are required to work more than 40 hours in a workweek.

Some benefits of working at Warby Parker for full-time employees:

  • Health, vision, and dental insurance
  • Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Paid sick leave1
  • Paid Holidays1
  • Vacation days per year1 
  • Retirement savings plan (401(k))
  • Parental leave (non-birthing parents included)
  • Short-term disability
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Bereavement Support
  • Optical Education Reimbursement
  • Free eyewear
  • And more (just ask!)

Some benefits of working at Warby Parker for part-time employees:

  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Free eyewear
  • Paid sick leave2 
  • And more (just ask!)

Warby Parker will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance,  and the California Fair Chance Act.

If you are a California resident, please review the additional privacy disclosures available in Section 8 of our Privacy Policy, which provides a summary of how we collect, use, disclose, and share personal information about you and explain your rights under the California Privacy Rights Act ("CPRA").

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

CO only: The application window for this position is anticipated to close on the apply before date listed. We encourage interested candidates to apply through our Career website. 

1 WA only: Full-Time employees' paid sick leave is accrued at a rate of 1 hour per every 26 hours worked. Full-time employees receive 5 paid holidays and 5-10 vacation days per year (after waiting period, depending on tenure and hours worked).  2 WA PT only: Paid sick leave (accrued at a rate of 1 hour per every 30 hours worked).

Warby Parker was founded with a mission: to inspire and impact the world with vision, purpose, and style.

We're constantly asking ourselves how we can do more and make a greater impact, and that starts by reimagining everything that a company and industry can be. We want to demonstrate that a business can scale while doing good in the world, without charging a premium for it. And we've learned that it takes creativity, empathy, and innovation to achieve that goal.

Since the day we launched in 2010, we've pioneered ideas, designed products, and developed technologies that help people see. We offer everything you need for happier eyes at a price that leaves you with money in your pocket, from designer-quality glasses and contacts to eye exams and vision tests, and you can meet us online, at our stores, or even in your home. Wherever and whenever you need it, we're there to make exceptional vision care simple and accessible. (Delightful, too.)

Ultimately, we believe in vision for all, which is why for every pair of glasses or sunglasses we sell, a pair of glasses is distributed to someone in need through our Buy a Pair, Give a Pair program.


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Warby Parker was founded with a mission: to inspire and impact the world with vision, purpose, and style. We're constantly asking ourselves how we can do more and make a greater impact, and that starts by reimagining everything that a company and industry can be. We want to demonstrate that a business can scale while doing good in the world, without charging a premium for it. And we've learned that it takes creativity, empathy, and innovation to achieve that goal. Since the day we launched in 2010, we've pioneered ideas, designed products, and developed technologies that help people see. We offer everything you need for happier eyes at a price that leaves you with money in your pocket, from designer-quality glasses and contacts to eye exams and vision tests, and you can meet us online, at our stores, or even in your home. Wherever and whenever you need it, we're there to make exceptional vision care simple and accessible. (Delightful, too.) Ultimately, we believe in vision for all, which is why for every pair of glasses or sunglasses we sell, a pair of glasses is distributed to someone in need through our Buy a Pair, Give a Pair program.

Industry

Apparel and accessories stores

Company size

501 - 1,000 Employees

Headquarters location

New York, NY, US

Year founded

2009