Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians Salary
The median ophthalmic laboratory technicians salary in the United States is $39,460 per year ($18.97/hour). Salaries range from $33,530 at the entry level to $57,380+ for the top 10% of earners. There are 18,660 ophthalmic laboratory technicians jobs nationwide. Employment is projected to grow 2.3% through 2034.
Last updated: June 2026 · Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Median Salary
$39,460
per year
Hourly Rate
$18.97
per hour
Employment
18,660
jobs in the U.S.
Salary Distribution
10th percentile
$33,530
25th percentile
$36,470
Median
$39,460
75th percentile
$47,010
90th percentile
$57,380
Job Growth (2024-2034)
+2.3%
As fast as average
Annual Openings
2,400
jobs/year (growth + replacements)
Education Required
High school diploma or equivalent
Training Needed
Moderate-term on-the-job training
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians Salary by State
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$34K$62K■ No data
Top Paying States
Connecticut
$62K
+58%
New Hampshire
$59K
+51%
Washington
$49K
+25%
Colorado
$49K
+23%
Rhode Island
$47K
+20%
New Jersey
$47K
+20%
California
$47K
+20%
Maryland
$47K
+19%
Ohio
$46K
+17%
Oregon
$46K
+16%
Vertical line = national median. Click a state for full details.
| State | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | $62,410 | +58.2% |
| New Hampshire | $59,460 | +50.7% |
| Washington | $49,230 | +24.8% |
| Colorado | $48,540 | +23.0% |
| Rhode Island | $47,440 | +20.2% |
| New Jersey | $47,420 | +20.2% |
| California | $47,410 | +20.1% |
| Maryland | $47,100 | +19.4% |
| Ohio | $46,320 | +17.4% |
| Oregon | $45,780 | +16.0% |
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Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $52,510 | +33.1% |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $51,090 | +29.5% |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $50,770 | +28.7% |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $50,120 | +27.0% |
| Eugene-Springfield, OR | $48,860 | +23.8% |
| Madison, WI | $48,530 | +23.0% |
| Jacksonville, FL | $48,410 | +22.7% |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $48,140 | +22.0% |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $47,470 | +20.3% |
| Providence-Warwick, RI-MA | $47,440 | +20.2% |
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Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Data reflects the most recent annual survey.
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