The average salary for Dental and Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians and Medical Appliance Technicians in the United States is around $46240 per year.
In the United States, Dental and Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians and Medical Appliance Technicians earn an average hourly wage of $22.23 and a mean annual wage of $46240.
$22.23
$46240
For Dental and Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians and Medical Appliance Technicians positions in the United States, hourly wages vary widely. The 10th percentile earns approximately $14.37 per hour, while those at the 25th percentile earn about $16.99 per hour. The median hourly wage stands at $19.8, and at the 75th percentile, it increases to $24.97. The top earners, at the 90th percentile, command an impressive $31.77 hourly.
When considering annual wages for Dental and Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians and Medical Appliance Technicians roles, the distribution remains diverse. At the 10th percentile, workers earn around $29900 annually, while those at the 25th percentile make about $35330 annually. The median annual wage, however, is $41180. For the 75th percentile, the figure rises to $51940, and at the 90th percentile, it peaks at $66070 per year.
$14.37
$29900
$16.99
$35330
$19.8
$41180
$24.97
$51940
$31.77
$66070
Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics by U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Last updated: May 2023)