Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians Salary in Albuquerque, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albuquerque, NM

Median annual salary $37,410 -2.6% vs national
Median hourly $17.99
10th percentile $29,980
90th percentile $45,630
Employed locally 90
National median $38,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,980
    25th
    $31,500
    50th (median)
    $37,410
    75th
    $40,040
    90th
    $45,630

    Albuquerque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,995 2023 • Census ACS
    Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians salary vs area income 55% Median Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians salary is 45% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $64,750
    Connecticut $60,700
    Southwestern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $60,160
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $55,990
    Boise City, ID $50,880
    Idaho $50,880

    Nearby metros — Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Southwestern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $60,160
    South Arkansas nonmetropolitan area $38,090
    Western North Carolina nonmetropolitan area $36,750

    Related occupations in Albuquerque, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$38,810
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$61,210
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$48,270
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$46,680
    Production Workers, All Other$37,290
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$30,900

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians make per hour in Albuquerque?

    The median hourly wage for Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians in Albuquerque, NM is $17.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.43 or more per hour.

    Is Albuquerque above or below average for Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians salaries?

    The median Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians salary in Albuquerque, NM is 2.6% below the national median of $38,420. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians in Albuquerque?

    Entry-level Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $29,980 per year in Albuquerque, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,500.