Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians pay range in Omaha
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $40,640 a year or less, while the top 10% make $48,790 or more. The middle half of ophthalmic laboratory technicians in Omaha earn between $40,640 and $48,790.
- $41K10th
- $41K25th
- $41KMedian
- $49K75th
- $49K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $43,410 | $3,618 | $20.87 |
| Median | $40,640 | $3,387 | $19.54 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $40,640 | $3,387 | $19.54 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $48,790 | $4,066 | $23.46 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians pay in Omaha vs. Nebraska and the U.S.
Ophthalmic laboratory technicians in Omaha earn about the same as the Nebraska average ($43,110) and about the same as 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha | $43,410 | $40,640 | $40,640 | $48,790 | n/a |
| Nebraska | $43,110 | $40,640 | $36,370 | $50,250 | 170 |
| 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 Omaha
On the average salary of $43,410, a single filer in Omaha takes home about $35,964 a year, or $2,997 a month and $1,383 every two weeks. Taxes take 17% of gross pay.
The Omaha, NE-IA metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in IA | $36,022 | $3,002 |
| Working in NE | $35,964 | $2,997 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Omaha a good place for ophthalmic laboratory technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Omaha area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.9), so the average $43,410 buys what about $47,230 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Omaha ($49,660). A typical home costs $310,337, or 7.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians salary in nearby metro areas
- Kansas City, MO$41,940
- Minneapolis, MN$43,610
- St. Cloud, MN$40,810
- Peoria, IL$44,080
- St. Louis, MO$40,330
- Madison, WI$46,670
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 Omaha: questions
How much do ophthalmic laboratory technicians make an hour in Omaha?
$20.87 an hour on average, and $19.54 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level ophthalmic laboratory technicians salary in Omaha?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $40,640 a year and the 25th percentile is $40,640, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the ophthalmic laboratory technicians take-home pay in Omaha?
About $35,964 a year ($2,997 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $43,410.
Do ophthalmic laboratory technicians earn more in Omaha than elsewhere?
The average here is about the same as 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 Omaha, NE-IA (36540). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 6.8%.
- 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 (2026 rules).
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