SOC 51-9083 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians — New Jersey
New Jersey
Median pay for this occupation in New Jersey comes to $47,420 a year, ahead of the national median of $39,460 by 20.2%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in New Jersey comes to $47,420 a year, ahead of the national median of $39,460 by 20.2%. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $37,380 and $47,640. The lowest tenth earn under $35,800, while the highest tenth earn more than $48,400.
Among the 40 states with published data for this occupation, New Jersey ranks 6th by median wage. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 574th of 736 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,800 | −9.3% |
| 25th | $37,380 | −5.3% |
| Median (50th) | $47,420 | +20.2% |
| 75th | $47,640 | +20.7% |
| 90th | $48,400 | +22.7% |
| Mean | $43,930 | +11.3% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in New Jersey run 8.8% above the national average, so the median of $47,420 buys what $43,585 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 10.5% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$47,420as reported by BLSLocal price level
108.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$43,585US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $47,420 a year, 20.2% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $35,800 to $48,400 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- It ranks 6th of 40 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians in New Jersey?
The median annual wage is $47,420, or $22.80 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 New Jersey is 20.2% 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 New Jersey earns more than $48,400 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $35,800 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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