Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians
SOC code 51-9083 · Production Occupations
National employment
18,660
Mean annual wage
$43,190
Mean hourly wage
$20.76
Median annual wage
$39,460
Median hourly wage
$18.97
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $33,530 | $16.12 |
| 25th percentile | $36,470 | $17.53 |
| 50th percentile (median) | $39,460 | $18.97 |
| 75th percentile | $47,010 | $22.60 |
| 90th percentile | $57,380 | $27.59 |
See where a wage ranks
Estimate only, based on linear interpolation between this occupation's BLS OEWS reported percentiles above.
Similar-paying occupations in Production Occupations
- Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 51-6063$39,530/yr
- Food Processing Workers, All Other 51-3099$39,680/yr
- Helpers--Production Workers 51-9198$39,070/yr
- Production Workers, All Other 51-9199$40,110/yr
- Slaughterers and Meat Packers 51-3023$40,130/yr
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024 estimates. Wage figures are BLS OEWS estimates and may not reflect current pay.