SOC 51-9083 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians — Massachusetts
Massachusetts · 1 metro areas compared
The median wage for Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians in Massachusetts is $43,100 per year, 9.2% above the national median of $39,460.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians in Massachusetts is $43,100 per year, 9.2% above the national median of $39,460. Pay ranges from under $36,570 at the tenth percentile to more than $64,770 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $36,570 to $48,140.
Among the 40 states with published data for this occupation, Massachusetts ranks 16th by median wage. Boston leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $48,140. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 646th of 717 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,570 | −7.3% |
| 25th | $36,570 | −7.3% |
| Median (50th) | $43,100 | +9.2% |
| 75th | $48,140 | +22.0% |
| 90th | $64,770 | +64.1% |
| Mean | $45,650 | +15.7% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Massachusetts
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boston | $48,140 | — |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Massachusetts run 5.8% above the national average, so the median of $43,100 buys what $40,737 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 3.2% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$43,100as reported by BLSLocal price level
105.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$40,737US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $43,100 a year, 9.2% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $36,570 to $64,770 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- It ranks 16th of 40 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Boston, at $48,140.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians in Massachusetts?
The median annual wage is $43,100, or $20.72 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 Massachusetts is 9.2% 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 Massachusetts 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.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Boston, at $48,140 per year.
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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