Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $38,580 +0.4% vs national
Median hourly $18.55
10th percentile $26,720
90th percentile $45,440
Employed locally 210
National median $38,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,720
    25th
    $35,650
    50th (median)
    $38,580
    75th
    $45,120
    90th
    $45,440

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians salary vs area income 40% Median Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians salary is 60% 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $37,450
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $36,730
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $36,390
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $34,660
    Lubbock, TX $32,130
    Corpus Christi, TX $31,680

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $37,980
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $64,730
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $45,460
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $43,120
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $51,280
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $30,280

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians in Austin, TX is $18.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.62 or more per hour.

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

    The median Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians salary in Austin, TX is 0.4% 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 Austin?

    Entry-level Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $26,720 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,650.