Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians pay range in Charlotte
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $35,040 a year or less, while the top 10% make $56,360 or more. The middle half of ophthalmic laboratory technicians in Charlotte earn between $36,640 and $51,640.
- $35K10th
- $37K25th
- $42KMedian
- $52K75th
- $56K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $44,560 | $3,713 | $21.42 |
| Median | $42,280 | $3,523 | $20.33 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $36,640 | $3,053 | $17.62 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $51,640 | $4,303 | $24.83 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians pay in Charlotte vs. North Carolina and the U.S.
Ophthalmic laboratory technicians in Charlotte earn about the same as the North Carolina average ($44,980) and 3% more than the U.S. average ($43,190). At the median the gap is +7% against the U.S. median of $39,460.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte | $44,560 | $42,280 | $35,040 | $56,360 | 60 |
| North Carolina | $44,980 | $44,140 | $33,890 | $57,630 | 210 |
| 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 Charlotte
On the average salary of $44,560, a single filer in Charlotte takes home about $36,715 a year, or $3,060 a month and $1,412 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% of gross pay.
The Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in SC | $37,345 | $3,112 |
| Working in NC | $36,715 | $3,060 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Charlotte a good place for ophthalmic laboratory technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Charlotte area are 3% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 97.3), so the average $44,560 buys what about $45,774 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Charlotte ($49,990). A typical home costs $390,321, or 8.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians salary in nearby metro areas
- Columbia, SC$42,830
- Atlanta, GA$43,310
- Chattanooga, TN$42,090
- Virginia Beach, VA$41,180
- Washington, DC$41,560
- Louisville, KY$31,980
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 Charlotte: questions
How much do ophthalmic laboratory technicians make an hour in Charlotte?
$21.42 an hour on average, and $20.33 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level ophthalmic laboratory technicians salary in Charlotte?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $35,040 a year and the 25th percentile is $36,640, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the ophthalmic laboratory technicians take-home pay in Charlotte?
About $36,715 a year ($3,060 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $44,560.
Do ophthalmic laboratory technicians earn more in Charlotte than elsewhere?
The average here is 3% 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 Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC (16740). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.8%.
- 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).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.37, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.37).
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