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Top 15 cities for ophthalmic laboratory technicians by average salary
| San Francisco, CA | $60,920 |
|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | $57,460 |
| Manchester, NH | $54,640 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $53,480 |
| Seattle, WA | $52,500 |
| Denver, CO | $52,110 |
| Riverside, CA | $51,900 |
| Baltimore, MD | $48,610 |
| Portland, OR | $48,580 |
| Providence, RI | $47,990 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $47,930 |
| Eugene, OR | $46,900 |
| Boston, MA | $46,750 |
| Madison, WI | $46,670 |
| Cleveland, OH | $45,860 |
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Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians salary by state
Connecticut pays ophthalmic laboratory technicians the most statewide, $79,600 a year on average. Statewide columns cover every employer in the state; city columns cover the metro areas we publish.
| State | Statewide average | Statewide median | Jobs | Metros | Highest city average | Lowest city average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | $79,600 | $62,410 | 170 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| New Hampshire | $57,800 | $59,460 | 180 | 1 | $54,640 | $54,640 |
| California | $54,790 | $47,410 | 1,630 | 4 | $60,920 | $45,610 |
| Colorado | $53,240 | $48,540 | 320 | 2 | $52,110 | $47,930 |
| Washington | $50,500 | $49,230 | 260 | 1 | $52,500 | $52,500 |
| Rhode Island | $48,840 | $47,440 | 70 | 1 | $47,990 | $47,990 |
| Maryland | $48,450 | $47,100 | 360 | 1 | $48,610 | $48,610 |
| Oregon | $47,530 | $45,780 | 250 | 2 | $48,580 | $46,900 |
| Massachusetts | $45,650 | $43,100 | n/a | 1 | $46,750 | $46,750 |
| North Carolina | $44,980 | $44,140 | 210 | 1 | $44,560 | $44,560 |
| Ohio | $44,630 | $46,320 | 560 | 1 | $45,860 | $45,860 |
| Maine | $44,270 | $43,520 | 50 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Michigan | $44,170 | $45,490 | 330 | 2 | $45,020 | $45,000 |
| New Jersey | $43,930 | $47,420 | n/a | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Kansas | $43,410 | $44,920 | n/a | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Nebraska | $43,110 | $40,640 | 170 | 1 | $43,410 | $43,410 |
| New York | $42,890 | $42,450 | 1,250 | 3 | $44,310 | $41,650 |
| Georgia | $42,820 | $45,050 | 960 | 1 | $43,310 | $43,310 |
| Minnesota | $42,360 | $40,280 | 1,110 | 2 | $43,610 | $40,810 |
| Wisconsin | $42,290 | $42,920 | 200 | 1 | $46,670 | $46,670 |
| New Mexico | $41,950 | $38,590 | 130 | 1 | $43,400 | $43,400 |
| Florida | $41,930 | $38,020 | 1,230 | 5 | $53,480 | $39,060 |
| Arizona | $41,790 | $38,620 | 150 | 1 | $42,800 | $42,800 |
| Washington, D.C. | n/a | n/a | n/a | 1 | $41,560 | $41,560 |
| Nevada | $41,010 | $38,990 | 240 | 2 | $42,680 | $40,550 |
| Indiana | $40,820 | $37,360 | 330 | 1 | $44,570 | $44,570 |
| Tennessee | $40,570 | $37,370 | 130 | 1 | $42,090 | $42,090 |
| Illinois | $39,850 | $36,840 | 830 | 2 | $44,080 | $40,050 |
| Missouri | $39,650 | $38,740 | 360 | 2 | $41,940 | $40,330 |
| Pennsylvania | $39,600 | $37,680 | 510 | 3 | $41,930 | $38,210 |
| South Carolina | $39,280 | $34,140 | 130 | 1 | $42,830 | $42,830 |
| Texas | $39,060 | $37,920 | 3,380 | 7 | $43,350 | $31,770 |
| Virginia | $38,280 | $34,170 | 470 | 1 | $41,180 | $41,180 |
| Arkansas | $37,910 | $37,060 | 170 | 2 | $39,360 | $38,460 |
| Louisiana | $37,740 | $37,160 | 300 | 1 | $39,840 | $39,840 |
| Iowa | $37,240 | $33,910 | 100 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Mississippi | $37,120 | $35,230 | 220 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Oklahoma | $37,020 | $35,620 | 210 | 1 | $37,510 | $37,510 |
| Kentucky | $36,310 | $36,650 | 610 | 1 | $31,980 | $31,980 |
| West Virginia | $36,270 | $37,140 | n/a | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Alabama | $35,290 | $37,010 | 190 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Puerto Rico | $26,630 | $24,420 | 1,360 | 1 | $30,700 | $30,700 |
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Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians salary in every city we cover
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| Metro area | Average | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco, CA | $60,920 | $51,090 | $29.29 | 180 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $57,460 | $50,120 | $27.63 | 870 |
| Manchester, NH | $54,640 | $47,410 | $26.27 | 60 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $53,480 | $48,410 | $25.71 | 190 |
| Seattle, WA | $52,500 | $50,770 | $25.24 | 190 |
| Denver, CO | $52,110 | $52,510 | $25.05 | 120 |
| Riverside, CA | $51,900 | $47,470 | $24.95 | 110 |
| Baltimore, MD | $48,610 | $47,100 | $23.37 | 260 |
| Portland, OR | $48,580 | $46,350 | $23.36 | 160 |
| Providence, RI | $47,990 | $47,440 | $23.07 | 90 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $47,930 | $44,150 | $23.04 | 50 |
| Eugene, OR | $46,900 | $48,860 | $22.55 | 30 |
| Boston, MA | $46,750 | $48,140 | $22.47 | n/a |
| Madison, WI | $46,670 | $48,530 | $22.44 | 40 |
| Cleveland, OH | $45,860 | $46,320 | $22.05 | 170 |
| Modesto, CA | $45,610 | $40,570 | $21.93 | 40 |
| Detroit, MI | $45,020 | $46,280 | $21.64 | 230 |
| Grand Rapids, MI | $45,000 | $43,850 | $21.63 | 40 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $44,570 | $38,770 | $21.43 | 140 |
| Charlotte, NC | $44,560 | $42,280 | $21.42 | 60 |
| Rochester, NY | $44,310 | $45,420 | $21.30 | 490 |
| Syracuse, NY | $44,210 | $46,250 | $21.26 | 80 |
| Peoria, IL | $44,080 | $45,620 | $21.19 | 90 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $43,610 | $41,780 | $20.97 | 570 |
| Omaha, NE | $43,410 | $40,640 | $20.87 | n/a |
| Albuquerque, NM | $43,400 | $38,590 | $20.87 | 90 |
| Houston, TX | $43,350 | $41,140 | $20.84 | 270 |
| Atlanta, GA | $43,310 | $45,870 | $20.82 | 830 |
| Columbia, SC | $42,830 | $36,400 | $20.59 | 50 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $42,800 | $38,940 | $20.58 | 90 |
| Reno, NV | $42,680 | $43,410 | $20.52 | 30 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $42,090 | $43,270 | $20.23 | 40 |
| Kansas City, MO | $41,940 | $45,750 | $20.16 | 90 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $41,930 | $36,230 | $20.16 | 180 |
| Sarasota, FL | $41,740 | $40,660 | $20.07 | 40 |
| Austin, TX | $41,700 | $41,590 | $20.05 | 180 |
| New York, NY | $41,650 | $38,190 | $20.02 | 570 |
| Washington, DC | $41,560 | $36,170 | $19.98 | 270 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $41,180 | $36,570 | $19.80 | 130 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $41,160 | $38,650 | $19.79 | 100 |
| St. Cloud, MN | $40,810 | $39,370 | $19.62 | 520 |
| Miami, FL | $40,610 | $38,020 | $19.52 | 250 |
| Las Vegas, NV | $40,550 | $38,370 | $19.49 | 200 |
| St. Louis, MO | $40,330 | $38,740 | $19.39 | 340 |
| Chicago, IL | $40,050 | $36,870 | $19.26 | 520 |
| Dallas, TX | $39,940 | $38,280 | $19.20 | 1,940 |
| Tampa, FL | $39,900 | $37,340 | $19.18 | 370 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $39,840 | $39,260 | $19.16 | 90 |
| Little Rock, AR | $39,360 | $37,650 | $18.92 | n/a |
| Orlando, FL | $39,060 | $36,720 | $18.78 | 130 |
| Fayetteville, AR | $38,460 | $39,460 | $18.49 | 30 |
| York, PA | $38,210 | $37,780 | $18.37 | 30 |
| San Antonio, TX | $38,150 | $37,920 | $18.34 | 440 |
| Oklahoma City, OK | $37,510 | $35,730 | $18.04 | 90 |
| Beaumont, TX | $35,630 | $36,390 | $17.13 | 40 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $33,240 | $30,930 | $15.98 | 60 |
| Louisville, KY | $31,980 | $28,890 | $15.38 | 140 |
| Lubbock, TX | $31,770 | $32,130 | $15.28 | 30 |
| San Juan, PR | $30,700 | $31,670 | $14.76 | 240 |
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Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians salary: questions
Where do ophthalmic laboratory technicians make the most money?
In San Francisco, CA, with an average of $60,920 a year, among the 59 metro areas we cover.
What is the average ophthalmic laboratory technicians salary in the U.S.?
$43,190 a year nationwide (BLS OEWS national estimates, May 2025); the median is $39,460, so half of ophthalmic laboratory technicians earn more than that and half less.
What salary should ophthalmic laboratory technicians ask for?
Start from the figures for your city: the middle half of ophthalmic laboratory technicians nationwide earn between $36,470 (25th percentile) and $47,010 (75th percentile). Newer workers usually start near the 25th percentile and experienced ones can ask for the 75th; each city page shows the local range. See how to read salary percentiles.
Which state pays ophthalmic laboratory technicians the most?
Connecticut, with a statewide average of $79,600 a year (BLS state estimates, May 2025).
Where is ophthalmic laboratory technicians pay the lowest?
San Juan, PR, at $30,700 a year on average. Lower pay often comes with lower prices: check the cost of living on each city page.
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 51-9083.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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