Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians pay range in Grand Rapids
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $39,610 a year or less, while the top 10% make $50,010 or more. The middle half of ophthalmic laboratory technicians in Grand Rapids earn between $39,780 and $50,010.
- $40K10th
- $40K25th
- $44KMedian
- $50K75th
- $50K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $45,000 | $3,750 | $21.63 |
| Median | $43,850 | $3,654 | $21.08 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $39,780 | $3,315 | $19.12 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $50,010 | $4,168 | $24.04 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians pay in Grand Rapids vs. Michigan and the U.S.
Ophthalmic laboratory technicians in Grand Rapids earn about the same as the Michigan average ($44,170) and 4% more than the U.S. average ($43,190). At the median the gap is +11% against the U.S. median of $39,460.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Rapids | $45,000 | $43,850 | $39,610 | $50,010 | 40 |
| Michigan | $44,170 | $45,490 | $36,620 | $49,380 | 330 |
| 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 Grand Rapids
On the average salary of $45,000, a single filer in Grand Rapids takes home about $36,084 a year, or $3,007 a month and $1,388 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Grand Rapids's local income tax (1.5%).
Is Grand Rapids a good place for ophthalmic laboratory technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Grand Rapids area are 4% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 95.5), so the average $45,000 buys what about $47,098 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Grand Rapids ($47,570). A typical home costs $359,923, or 8.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians salary in other Michigan cities
Grand Rapids ranks 2nd of 2 Michigan metro areas for this job; Detroit pays the most ($45,020).
- Detroit$45,020
- Grand Rapids$45,000
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 Grand Rapids: questions
How much do ophthalmic laboratory technicians make an hour in Grand Rapids?
$21.63 an hour on average, and $21.08 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level ophthalmic laboratory technicians salary in Grand Rapids?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $39,610 a year and the 25th percentile is $39,780, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the ophthalmic laboratory technicians take-home pay in Grand Rapids?
About $36,084 a year ($3,007 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $45,000. Includes Grand Rapids's local income tax (1.5%).
Do ophthalmic laboratory technicians earn more in Grand Rapids than elsewhere?
The average here is 4% 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 Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI (24340). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.6%.
- 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). Includes Grand Rapids's local income tax (1.5%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.55, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.55).
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