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Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians Salary in Pennsylvania
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians make in Pennsylvania?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$37,680
Median Annual Salary
▼
-0.7% vs 2024
$39,600
Mean Salary
$37,680
Median Salary
$18.12
Hourly Rate
510 people work as Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians in Pennsylvania
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians salary by percentile in Pennsylvania
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians in Pennsylvania earn a median salary of $37,680 per year ($3,140/month).
This is 9.8% below the national average of $41,796.
Pennsylvania ranks #27 out of 40 states for Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians pay.
Approximately 510 people work in this occupation across Pennsylvania.
Salaries decreased by 0.7% 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 Pennsylvania
Salaries for Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians in Pennsylvania range from $30,160 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $49,750 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $35,040 and $42,220.
Median $37,680
P10: $30,160P25: $35,040P75: $42,220P90: $49,750
10th
$30,160
25th
$35,040
Median
$37,680
75th
$42,220
90th
$49,750
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$30,160
$14.50
$2,513
25th Percentile
$35,040
$16.85
$2,920
Median (50th)
$37,680
$18.12
$3,140
75th Percentile
$42,220
$20.30
$3,518
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$49,750
$23.92
$4,145
Note: The mean (average) salary of $39,600 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#27
Pennsylvania ranks #27 of 40 states
$41,796
National avg. for Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians
How much do Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians make in Pennsylvania?
The median annual salary for Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians in Pennsylvania is $37,680 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $39,600.
What is the salary range for a Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians in Pennsylvania?
Salaries for Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians in Pennsylvania range from $30,160 at the 10th percentile to $49,750 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $35,040 and $42,220.
What is the starting salary for a Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians in Pennsylvania?
Entry-level Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians positions in Pennsylvania typically start around $30,160 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $35,040 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians in Pennsylvania?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 510 people are employed as Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians in Pennsylvania.
What is the hourly rate for a Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians in Pennsylvania?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians in Pennsylvania is approximately $18.12 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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