Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$38,420
↑ 33.6% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 33.6% since 2011 ($28,750 → $38,420)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $38,420
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 5.6% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately -9%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $38,420 | +1.9% |
| 2023 | $37,720 | +2.5% |
| 2022 | $36,810 | -1.2% |
| 2021 | $37,270 | +8.2% |
| 2020 | $34,440 | +5.6% |
| 2019 | $32,620 | +2.5% |
| 2018 | $31,830 | +2.8% |
| 2017 | $30,960 | +1.0% |
| 2016 | $30,640 | +2.6% |
| 2015 | $29,860 | +3.4% |
| 2014 | $28,890 | -0.5% |
| 2013 | $29,030 | +1.5% |
| 2012 | $28,590 | -0.6% |
| 2011 | $28,750 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.