Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians pay range in San Francisco
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $43,010 a year or less, while the top 10% make $79,960 or more. The middle half of ophthalmic laboratory technicians in San Francisco earn between $46,260 and $79,960.
- $43K10th
- $46K25th
- $51KMedian
- $80K75th
- $80K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $60,920 | $5,077 | $29.29 |
| Median | $51,090 | $4,258 | $24.56 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $46,260 | $3,855 | $22.24 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $79,960 | $6,663 | $38.44 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians pay in San Francisco vs. California and the U.S.
Ophthalmic laboratory technicians in San Francisco earn 11% more than the California average ($54,790) and 41% more than the U.S. average ($43,190). At the median the gap is +29% against the U.S. median of $39,460.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco | $60,920 | $51,090 | $43,010 | $79,960 | 180 |
| 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 San Francisco
On the average salary of $60,920, a single filer in San Francisco takes home about $49,281 a year, or $4,107 a month and $1,895 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% 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 San Francisco a good place for ophthalmic laboratory technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the San Francisco area are 16% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 115.6), so the average $60,920 buys what about $52,693 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.7 times the median wage of all jobs in San Francisco ($74,260). A typical home costs $1,149,215, or 18.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians salary in other California cities
San Francisco ranks 1st of 4 California metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- 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 San Francisco: questions
How much do ophthalmic laboratory technicians make an hour in San Francisco?
$29.29 an hour on average, and $24.56 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level ophthalmic laboratory technicians salary in San Francisco?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $43,010 a year and the 25th percentile is $46,260, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the ophthalmic laboratory technicians take-home pay in San Francisco?
About $49,281 a year ($4,107 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $60,920. California State Disability Insurance (1.3% of wages, paid by employees) is not included.
Do ophthalmic laboratory technicians earn more in San Francisco than elsewhere?
The average here is 41% 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 San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA (41860). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.4%.
- 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 0.62, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.62).
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