SOC 519083

Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians

Cut, grind, and polish eyeglasses, contact lenses, or other precision optical elements. Assemble and mount lenses into frames or process other optical elements. Includes precision lens polishers or grinders, centerer-edgers, and lens mounters. Excludes "Opticians, Dispensing " (29-2081).

National Median

$38,420

per year

National Salary Overview

Median Annual

$38,420

Entry Level (10th pct)

$31,250

Experienced (90th pct)

$55,480

Total Employed

18,740

Salary Distribution

Salary percentiles show the range from entry-level (10th) to top earners (90th)

Salary by Experience Level

Experience Level	Estimated Salary Range
Entry Level0-2 years experience	$31,250 - $35,580
Mid Career2-8 years experience	$35,580 - $45,410
Senior / Expert8+ years experience	$45,410 - $55,480

Highest Paying Locations for Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians

San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

$64,750

+68.5% vs national

Connecticut

$60,700

+58.0% vs national

Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA

$55,990

+45.7% vs national

Idaho

$50,880

+32.4% vs national

Boise City, ID

$50,880

+32.4% vs national

Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians Salary by Location

Compare salaries across 50 metropolitan areas

Metropolitan Area	Median Salary	Employed
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA	$64,750	160
Connecticut	$60,700	200
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA	$55,990	720
Idaho	$50,880	60
Boise City, ID	$50,880	50
Madison, WI	$49,660	50
California	$49,430	1,470
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA	$49,180	220
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA	$48,340	N/A
Washington	$47,860	280
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI	$47,280	180
Michigan	$47,280	260
Eugene-Springfield, OR	$47,280	30
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV	$47,100	200
Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI	$46,620	40
Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO	$46,450	180
Colorado	$46,320	340
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA	$45,940	30
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD	$45,620	N/A
Maryland	$45,620	330
Oregon	$45,580	220
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA	$45,410	890
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA	$44,990	160
New Hampshire	$44,450	140
Manchester-Nashua, NH	$44,440	70
Wisconsin	$44,370	270
Georgia	$44,000	1,040
Chattanooga, TN-GA	$43,830	70
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ	$43,680	180
Cleveland, OH	$43,380	90
Arizona	$43,090	240
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH	$42,770	N/A
Massachusetts	$42,770	N/A
Ohio	$42,760	220
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI	$41,270	440
Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR	$41,210	40
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD	$41,000	160
Nebraska	$40,670	N/A
Reno, NV	$40,510	40
Minnesota	$40,500	1,020
Colorado Springs, CO	$40,100	40
Rochester, NY	$39,760	430
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN	$39,150	N/A
Baton Rouge, LA	$38,940	100
Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN	$38,740	160
Montana	$38,690	70
Nevada	$38,690	270
Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV	$38,680	220
Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX	$38,580	210
South Carolina	$38,570	140

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians?

The national median annual salary for Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians is $38,420, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. This means half of workers in this occupation earn more, and half earn less.

Where do Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicianss earn the most?

The highest-paying metro area for Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicianss is San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA, with a median salary of $64,750.

How much can an experienced Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians make?

Top-earning Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicianss (90th percentile) make $55,480 or more annually. This typically reflects workers with significant experience, specialized skills, or positions in high-paying regions.