Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians pay range in Washington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $33,900 a year or less, while the top 10% make $56,500 or more. The middle half of ophthalmic laboratory technicians in Washington earn between $34,170 and $45,930.
- $34K10th
- $34K25th
- $36KMedian
- $46K75th
- $56K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $41,560 | $3,463 | $19.98 |
| Median | $36,170 | $3,014 | $17.39 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $34,170 | $2,848 | $16.43 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $45,930 | $3,828 | $22.08 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians pay in Washington vs. Washington, D.C. and the U.S.
Ophthalmic laboratory technicians in Washington earn 4% less than the U.S. average ($43,190). At the median the gap is -8% against the U.S. median of $39,460.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $41,560 | $36,170 | $33,900 | $56,500 | 270 |
| 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 Washington
On the average salary of $41,560, a single filer in Washington takes home about $34,246 a year, or $2,854 a month and $1,317 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% of gross pay.
The Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WV | $34,481 | $2,873 |
| Working in DC | $34,246 | $2,854 |
| Working in VA | $33,998 | $2,833 |
| Working in MD | $33,811 | $2,818 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Washington a good place for ophthalmic laboratory technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Washington area are 9% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 108.9), so the average $41,560 buys what about $38,169 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.5 times the median wage of all jobs in Washington ($71,060). A typical home costs $583,013, or 14.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians salary in nearby metro areas
- Baltimore, MD$48,610
- York, PA$38,210
- Philadelphia, PA$41,930
- Virginia Beach, VA$41,180
- Pittsburgh, PA$41,160
- New York, NY$41,650
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 Washington: questions
How much do ophthalmic laboratory technicians make an hour in Washington?
$19.98 an hour on average, and $17.39 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level ophthalmic laboratory technicians salary in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $33,900 a year and the 25th percentile is $34,170, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the ophthalmic laboratory technicians take-home pay in Washington?
About $34,246 a year ($2,854 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $41,560.
Do ophthalmic laboratory technicians earn more in Washington than elsewhere?
The average here is 4% 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 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (47900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 5.1%.
- 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 0.71, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.71).
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