Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians Salary in Atlanta, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA

Median annual salary $45,410 +18.2% vs national
Median hourly $21.83
10th percentile $36,890
90th percentile $56,070
Employed locally 890
National median $38,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,890
    25th
    $36,900
    50th (median)
    $45,410
    75th
    $45,410
    90th
    $56,070

    Atlanta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,338 2023 • Census ACS
    Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians salary vs area income 53% Median Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians salary is 47% 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
    Michigan $47,280
    Chattanooga, TN-GA $43,830
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $38,680
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $37,190

    Related occupations in Atlanta, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $39,170
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $68,490
    Production Workers, All Other $40,110
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $45,400
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $49,590
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $42,530

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians in Atlanta, GA is $21.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.46 or more per hour.

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

    The median Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians salary in Atlanta, GA is 18.2% above 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 Atlanta?

    Entry-level Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $36,890 per year in Atlanta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,900.