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Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians Salary in Georgia
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians make in Georgia?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$45,050
Median Annual Salary
▲
+2.4% vs 2024
$42,820
Mean Salary
$45,050
Median Salary
$21.66
Hourly Rate
960 people work as Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians in Georgia
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians salary by percentile in Georgia
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians in Georgia earn a median salary of $45,050 per year ($3,754/month).
This is 7.8% above the national average of $41,796.
Georgia ranks #12 out of 40 states for Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians pay.
Approximately 960 people work in this occupation across Georgia.
Salaries increased by 2.4% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians
Cut, grind, and polish eyeglasses, contact lenses, or other precision optical elements. Assemble and mount lenses into frames or process other optical elements. Includes precision lens polishers or grinders, centerer-edgers, and lens mounters.
Top Skills
Operation and Control
3.25
Operations Monitoring
3.12
Quality Control Analysis
3.12
Time Management
3.12
Reading Comprehension
3.0
Key Knowledge Areas
Production and Processing
3.86
Mechanical
3.35
Mathematics
3.34
Customer and Personal Service
3.11
Administration and Management
3.0
Typical Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
(56.4% of workers)
Salary Range: Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians in Georgia
Salaries for Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians in Georgia range from $35,300 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $53,330 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $38,100 and $46,880.
Median $45,050
P10: $35,300P25: $38,100P75: $46,880P90: $53,330
10th
$35,300
25th
$38,100
Median
$45,050
75th
$46,880
90th
$53,330
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$35,300
$16.97
$2,941
25th Percentile
$38,100
$18.32
$3,175
Median (50th)
$45,050
$21.66
$3,754
75th Percentile
$46,880
$22.54
$3,906
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$53,330
$25.64
$4,444
Note: The mean (average) salary of $42,820 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#12
Georgia ranks #12 of 40 states
$41,796
National avg. for Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians
How much do Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians make in Georgia?
The median annual salary for Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians in Georgia is $45,050 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $42,820.
What is the salary range for a Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians in Georgia?
Salaries for Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians in Georgia range from $35,300 at the 10th percentile to $53,330 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $38,100 and $46,880.
What is the starting salary for a Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians in Georgia?
Entry-level Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians positions in Georgia typically start around $35,300 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $38,100 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians in Georgia?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 960 people are employed as Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians in Georgia.
What is the hourly rate for a Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians in Georgia?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians in Georgia is approximately $21.66 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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