The average salary for a ophthalmic laboratory technician in the United States is $41,280, but the range typically falls between $34,630 and $45,540. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $19.85, with a range between $16.65 and $21.9.
There are approximately 18,240 people employed as a ophthalmic laboratory technician in the United States. With Texas, California, Florida employing the highest number of ophthalmic laboratory technicians.The state with the best pay for a ophthalmic laboratory technician is Connecticut, with an average annual salary of $80,120, while West Virginia has the lowest average annual salary of $30,860.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $30,030 | $14.44 |
| 25th Percentile | $34,630 | $16.65 |
| Median | $37,720 | $18.13 |
| 75th Percentile | $45,540 | $21.9 |
| 90th Percentile | $55,580 | $26.72 |
The salary of a ophthalmic laboratory technician can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a ophthalmic laboratory technician in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for ophthalmic laboratory technicians are Connecticut, California, Maryland, New Hampshire, Massachusetts while the worst states are West Virginia, Wyoming, Kansas, New Jersey, Louisiana.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $26,060 | $38,190 | $49,460 |
| Arizona | $35,420 | $41,380 | $46,200 |
| Arkansas | $32,200 | $36,020 | $39,760 |
| California | $36,730 | $55,200 | $80,180 |
| Colorado | $37,070 | $47,000 | $60,790 |
| Connecticut | $44,100 | $80,120 | $162,760 |
| Florida | $30,030 | $36,850 | $44,480 |
| Georgia | $29,440 | $40,370 | $61,530 |
| Idaho | $22,380 | $41,360 | $62,030 |
| Illinois | $28,580 | $37,190 | $48,360 |
| Indiana | $28,260 | $37,820 | $52,150 |
| Iowa | $36,060 | $43,550 | $49,980 |
| Kansas | $27,490 | $34,610 | $54,610 |
| Kentucky | $27,370 | $35,610 | $47,320 |
| Louisiana | $28,460 | $35,780 | $49,250 |
| Maryland | $39,770 | $49,810 | $65,220 |
| Massachusetts | $37,180 | $45,780 | $56,350 |
| Michigan | $33,720 | $40,650 | $46,120 |
| Minnesota | $31,250 | $39,420 | $48,470 |
| Mississippi | $25,670 | $34,370 | $46,530 |
| Missouri | $31,220 | $40,100 | $53,120 |
| Montana | $35,690 | $37,530 | $40,710 |
| Nebraska | $28,650 | $38,590 | $53,540 |
| Nevada | $31,250 | $38,540 | $49,110 |
| New Hampshire | $35,480 | $55,780 | $88,820 |
| New Jersey | $29,390 | $35,920 | $45,080 |
| New Mexico | $29,860 | $37,290 | $43,420 |
| New York | $31,830 | $39,370 | $51,380 |
| North Carolina | $29,820 | $39,890 | $55,130 |
| North Dakota | $37,160 | $41,720 | $49,690 |
| Ohio | $32,970 | $42,350 | $49,600 |
| Oklahoma | $30,160 | $38,380 | $52,250 |
| Oregon | $36,700 | $42,070 | $49,360 |
| Pennsylvania | $30,820 | $38,800 | $49,170 |
| South Carolina | $31,980 | $38,450 | $54,070 |
| Tennessee | $30,350 | $33,910 | $36,980 |
| Texas | $28,970 | $34,830 | $39,890 |
| Utah | $35,100 | $40,340 | $58,430 |
| Virginia | $31,200 | $41,350 | $55,870 |
| Washington | $37,950 | $43,570 | $58,160 |
| West Virginia | $26,640 | $30,860 | $41,300 |
| Wisconsin | $37,590 | $44,630 | $54,310 |
| Wyoming | $29,330 | $33,660 | $40,960 |
Even between cities, the salary of a ophthalmic laboratory technician can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for ophthalmic laboratory technicians is San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward area, CA with an average salary of $66,360.The city with the lowest average salary for ophthalmic laboratory technicians is El Paso, TX with an average salary of $27,010.
Areas with highest average salaries for ophthalmic laboratory technicians
Areas with lowest average salaries for ophthalmic laboratory technicians
The number of ophthalmic laboratory technicians in the United States has been decreasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of ophthalmic laboratory technicians has decreased by -7,900. On average, the number of ophthalmic laboratory technicians has been increasing by -7.6% each year. The salary of ophthalmic laboratory technicians has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of ophthalmic laboratory technicians has increased by $4,640. On average, the salary of ophthalmic laboratory technicians has been increasing by 3.2% each year.
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians are part of the production occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for ophthalmic laboratory technicians compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all production occupations jobs here.
$47,120 per year
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