SOC 51-9083 · May 2025 · United States
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians across the United States is $39,460 per year, measured over 18,660 jobs. The highest state median is in Connecticut, at $62,410.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians
Pay for this occupation varies by 84.0% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Connecticut pays $62,410 and Iowa pays $33,910.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Connecticut | $62,410 | 170 | |
| 2 | New Hampshire | $59,460 | 180 | |
| 3 | Washington | $49,230 | 260 | |
| 4 | Colorado | $48,540 | 320 | |
| 5 | Rhode Island | $47,440 | 70 | |
| 6 | New Jersey | $47,420 | — | |
| 7 | California | $47,410 | 1,630 | |
| 8 | Maryland | $47,100 | 360 | |
| 9 | Ohio | $46,320 | 560 | |
| 10 | Oregon | $45,780 | 250 |
States with the most Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Texas | 3,380 | $37,920 | |
| 2 | California | 1,630 | $47,410 | |
| 3 | New York | 1,250 | $42,450 | |
| 4 | Florida | 1,230 | $38,020 | |
| 5 | Minnesota | 1,110 | $40,280 | |
| 6 | Georgia | 960 | $45,050 | |
| 7 | Illinois | 830 | $36,840 | |
| 8 | Kentucky | 610 | $36,650 | |
| 9 | Ohio | 560 | $46,320 | |
| 10 | Pennsylvania | 510 | $37,680 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Denver | $52,510 | 120 |
| 2 | San Francisco | $51,090 | 180 |
| 3 | Seattle | $50,770 | 190 |
| 4 | Los Angeles | $50,120 | 870 |
| 5 | Eugene | $48,860 | 30 |
| 6 | Madison | $48,530 | 40 |
| 7 | Jacksonville | $48,410 | 190 |
| 8 | Boston | $48,140 | — |
| 9 | Riverside | $47,470 | 110 |
| 10 | Providence | $47,440 | 90 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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