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Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians Salary in Massachusetts
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians make in Massachusetts?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$43,100
Median Annual Salary
▲
+0.8% vs 2024
$45,650
Mean Salary
$43,100
Median Salary
$20.72
Hourly Rate
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians salary by percentile in Massachusetts
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians in Massachusetts earn a median salary of $43,100 per year ($3,591/month).
This is 3.1% above the national average of $41,796.
Massachusetts ranks #16 out of 40 states for Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians pay.
Salaries increased by 0.8% 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 Massachusetts
Salaries for Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians in Massachusetts range from $36,570 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $64,770 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $36,570 and $48,140.
Median $43,100
P10: $36,570P25: $36,570P75: $48,140P90: $64,770
10th
$36,570
25th
$36,570
Median
$43,100
75th
$48,140
90th
$64,770
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$36,570
$17.58
$3,047
25th Percentile
$36,570
$17.58
$3,047
Median (50th)
$43,100
$20.72
$3,591
75th Percentile
$48,140
$23.14
$4,011
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$64,770
$31.14
$5,397
Note: The mean (average) salary of $45,650 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#16
Massachusetts ranks #16 of 40 states
$41,796
National avg. for Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians
How much do Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians make in Massachusetts?
The median annual salary for Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians in Massachusetts is $43,100 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $45,650.
What is the salary range for a Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians in Massachusetts?
Salaries for Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians in Massachusetts range from $36,570 at the 10th percentile to $64,770 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $36,570 and $48,140.
What is the starting salary for a Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians in Massachusetts?
Entry-level Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians positions in Massachusetts typically start around $36,570 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $36,570 (25th percentile).
What is the hourly rate for a Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians in Massachusetts?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians in Massachusetts is approximately $20.72 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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