Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians Salary in Boise City, ID

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boise City, ID

Median annual salary $50,880 +32.4% vs national
Median hourly $24.46
10th percentile $36,240
90th percentile $70,570
Employed locally 50
National median $38,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,240
    25th
    $40,600
    50th (median)
    $50,880
    75th
    $57,640
    90th
    $70,570

    Boise City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,694 2023 • Census ACS
    Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians salary vs area income 62% Median Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians salary is 38% 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
    Madison, WI $49,660

    Nearby metros — Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Idaho $50,880
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $48,340
    Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI $46,620
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $45,940
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $42,770
    Florida $36,450

    Related occupations in Boise City, ID

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$43,440
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$48,700
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$47,330
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$62,980
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$46,330
    Bakers$37,530

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians make per hour in Boise City?

    The median hourly wage for Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians in Boise City, ID is $24.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.93 or more per hour.

    Is Boise City above or below average for Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians salaries?

    The median Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians salary in Boise City, ID is 32.4% 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 Boise City?

    Entry-level Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $36,240 per year in Boise City, ID. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,600.