Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians pay range in Pittsburgh
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $30,470 a year or less, while the top 10% make $57,400 or more. The middle half of ophthalmic laboratory technicians in Pittsburgh earn between $37,680 and $41,650.
- $30K10th
- $38K25th
- $39KMedian
- $42K75th
- $57K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $41,160 | $3,430 | $19.79 |
| Median | $38,650 | $3,221 | $18.58 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $37,680 | $3,140 | $18.12 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $41,650 | $3,471 | $20.02 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians pay in Pittsburgh vs. Pennsylvania and the U.S.
Ophthalmic laboratory technicians in Pittsburgh earn 4% more than the Pennsylvania average ($39,600) and 5% less than the U.S. average ($43,190). At the median the gap is -2% against the U.S. median of $39,460.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh | $41,160 | $38,650 | $30,470 | $57,400 | 100 |
| Pennsylvania | $39,600 | $37,680 | $30,160 | $49,750 | 510 |
| 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 Pittsburgh
On the average salary of $41,160, a single filer in Pittsburgh takes home about $33,988 a year, or $2,832 a month and $1,307 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). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Is Pittsburgh a good place for ophthalmic laboratory technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Pittsburgh area are 5% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 94.7), so the average $41,160 buys what about $43,477 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Pittsburgh ($49,650). A typical home costs $231,356, or 5.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians salary in other Pennsylvania cities
Pittsburgh ranks 2nd of 3 Pennsylvania metro areas for this job; Philadelphia pays the most ($41,930).
- Philadelphia$41,930
- Pittsburgh$41,160
- York$38,210
All Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians salaries in Pennsylvania
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 Pittsburgh: questions
How much do ophthalmic laboratory technicians make an hour in Pittsburgh?
$19.79 an hour on average, and $18.58 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level ophthalmic laboratory technicians salary in Pittsburgh?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $30,470 a year and the 25th percentile is $37,680, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the ophthalmic laboratory technicians take-home pay in Pittsburgh?
About $33,988 a year ($2,832 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $41,160. Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Do ophthalmic laboratory technicians earn more in Pittsburgh than elsewhere?
The average here is 5% less 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 Pittsburgh, PA (38300). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.6%.
- 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). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.76, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.76).
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