Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians Salary in Baltimore, MD

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD

Median annual salary $45,620 +18.7% vs national
Median hourly $21.93
10th percentile $38,020
90th percentile $58,510
National median $38,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,020
    25th
    $42,670
    50th (median)
    $45,620
    75th
    $48,810
    90th
    $58,510

    Baltimore economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,300 2023 • Census ACS
    Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians salary vs area income 47% Median Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians salary is 53% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $47,100
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $41,000

    Related occupations in Baltimore, MD

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $73,780
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $42,680
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $58,710
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $31,200
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $59,630
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $43,570

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians in Baltimore, MD is $21.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.04 or more per hour.

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

    The median Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians salary in Baltimore, MD is 18.7% 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 Baltimore?

    Entry-level Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $38,020 per year in Baltimore, MD. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,670.