Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians Salary in Charlotte, NC-SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC

Median annual salary $37,190 -3.2% vs national
Median hourly $17.88
10th percentile $31,690
90th percentile $66,900
Employed locally 130
National median $38,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,690
    25th
    $35,130
    50th (median)
    $37,190
    75th
    $49,520
    90th
    $66,900

    Charlotte economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,201 2023 • Census ACS
    Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians salary vs area income 46% Median Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians salary is 54% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $64,750
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $48,340
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $44,990
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $44,440
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $36,100

    Related occupations in Charlotte, NC-SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $42,570
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $70,520
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $47,050
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $53,760
    Production Workers, All Other $37,820
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $41,340

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians in Charlotte, NC-SC is $17.88, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.10 or more per hour.

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

    The median Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians salary in Charlotte, NC-SC is 3.2% 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 Charlotte?

    Entry-level Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $31,690 per year in Charlotte, NC-SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,130.