Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians pay range in Modesto
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $39,270 a year or less, while the top 10% make $55,470 or more. The middle half of ophthalmic laboratory technicians in Modesto earn between $39,270 and $47,730.
- $39K10th
- $39K25th
- $41KMedian
- $48K75th
- $55K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $45,610 | $3,801 | $21.93 |
| Median | $40,570 | $3,381 | $19.50 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $39,270 | $3,272 | $18.88 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $47,730 | $3,978 | $22.95 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians pay in Modesto vs. California and the U.S.
Ophthalmic laboratory technicians in Modesto earn 17% less than the California average ($54,790) and 6% more than the U.S. average ($43,190). At the median the gap is +3% against the U.S. median of $39,460.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Modesto | $45,610 | $40,570 | $39,270 | $55,470 | 40 |
| California | $54,790 | $47,410 | $38,230 | $79,960 | 1,630 |
| United States | $43,190 | $39,460 | $33,530 | $57,380 | 18,660 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians salary after taxes in Modesto
On the average salary of $45,610, a single filer in Modesto takes home about $37,868 a year, or $3,156 a month and $1,456 every two weeks. Taxes take 17% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). California State Disability Insurance (1.3% of wages, paid by employees) is not included.
Is Modesto a good place for ophthalmic laboratory technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Modesto area are 4% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 104.1), so the average $45,610 buys what about $43,810 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Modesto ($50,610). A typical home costs $468,302, or 10.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians salary in other California cities
Modesto ranks 4th of 4 California metro areas for this job; San Francisco pays the most ($60,920).
- San Francisco$60,920
- Los Angeles$57,460
- Riverside$51,900
- Modesto$45,610
All Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians salaries in California
Highest-paying cities for ophthalmic laboratory technicians
San Francisco, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($60,920).
- San Francisco, CA$60,920
- Los Angeles, CA$57,460
- Manchester, NH$54,640
- Jacksonville, FL$53,480
- Seattle, WA$52,500
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Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians salary in Modesto: questions
How much do ophthalmic laboratory technicians make an hour in Modesto?
$21.93 an hour on average, and $19.51 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level ophthalmic laboratory technicians salary in Modesto?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $39,270 a year and the 25th percentile is $39,270, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the ophthalmic laboratory technicians take-home pay in Modesto?
About $37,868 a year ($3,156 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $45,610. California State Disability Insurance (1.3% of wages, paid by employees) is not included.
Do ophthalmic laboratory technicians earn more in Modesto than elsewhere?
The average here is 6% more than the U.S. average for this job ($43,190).
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; area Modesto, CA (33700). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.3%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). California State Disability Insurance (1.3% of wages, paid by employees) is not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.72, this job is 1.7 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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