Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians Salary in Beaumont, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX

Median annual salary $36,390 -5.3% vs national
Median hourly $17.49
10th percentile $29,740
90th percentile $43,770
Employed locally 40
National median $38,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,740
    25th
    $30,940
    50th (median)
    $36,390
    75th
    $37,130
    90th
    $43,770

    Beaumont economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,245 2023 • Census ACS
    Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians salary vs area income 56% Median Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians salary is 44% 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
    Idaho $50,880
    Boise City, ID $50,880

    Nearby metros — Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $38,580
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $37,450
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $36,730
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $34,660
    Lubbock, TX $32,130
    Corpus Christi, TX $31,680

    Related occupations in Beaumont, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $54,120
    Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers $97,970
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $79,260
    Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders $98,410
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $47,690
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $37,080

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians in Beaumont, TX is $17.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.04 or more per hour.

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

    The median Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians salary in Beaumont, TX is 5.3% 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 Beaumont?

    Entry-level Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $29,740 per year in Beaumont, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,940.