SOC 51-9083 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians — Boston
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH
Median pay for this occupation in Boston, MA comes to $48,140 a year, ahead of the national median of $39,460 by 22.0%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Boston, MA comes to $48,140 a year, ahead of the national median of $39,460 by 22.0%. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $36,570 and $48,140. The lowest tenth earn under $36,570, while the highest tenth earn more than $64,770.
Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 558th of 687 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,570 | −7.3% |
| 25th | $36,570 | −7.3% |
| Median (50th) | $48,140 | +22.0% |
| 75th | $48,140 | +22.0% |
| 90th | $64,770 | +64.1% |
| Mean | $46,750 | +18.5% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Boston run 5.8% above the national average, so the median of $48,140 buys what $45,501 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 15.3% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$48,140as reported by BLSLocal price level
105.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$45,501US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $48,140 a year, 22.0% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $36,570 to $64,770 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians in Boston, MA?
The median annual wage is $48,140, or $23.15 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $39,460, so pay in Boston, MA is 22.0% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Boston, MA earns more than $64,770 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $36,570 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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