Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians pay range in San Juan
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $23,150 a year or less, while the top 10% make $35,120 or more. The middle half of ophthalmic laboratory technicians in San Juan earn between $25,290 and $35,100.
- $23K10th
- $25K25th
- $32KMedian
- $35K75th
- $35K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $30,700 | $2,558 | $14.76 |
| Median | $31,670 | $2,639 | $15.23 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $25,290 | $2,108 | $12.16 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $35,100 | $2,925 | $16.88 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians pay in San Juan vs. Puerto Rico and the U.S.
Ophthalmic laboratory technicians in San Juan earn 15% more than the Puerto Rico average ($26,630) and 29% less than the U.S. average ($43,190). At the median the gap is -20% against the U.S. median of $39,460.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Juan | $30,700 | $31,670 | $23,150 | $35,120 | 240 |
| Puerto Rico | $26,630 | $24,420 | $24,420 | $35,100 | 1,360 |
| 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.
Is San Juan a good place for ophthalmic laboratory technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
This job pays 1.1 times the median wage of all jobs in San Juan ($29,440). A typical home costs $138,700, or 4.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians salary in nearby metro areas
- Miami, FL$40,610
- Orlando, FL$39,060
- Sarasota, FL$41,740
- Tampa, FL$39,900
- Jacksonville, FL$53,480
- Virginia Beach, VA$41,180
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 Juan: questions
How much do ophthalmic laboratory technicians make an hour in San Juan?
$14.76 an hour on average, and $15.23 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level ophthalmic laboratory technicians salary in San Juan?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $23,150 a year and the 25th percentile is $25,290, a fair guide to starting pay.
Do ophthalmic laboratory technicians earn more in San Juan than elsewhere?
The average here is 29% 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 San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR (41980). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 7.6%.
- 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: Census median home value (Zillow does not cover this metro). 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.
- Job concentration: location quotient 2.86, this job is 2.9 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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