Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians Salary in Cleveland, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cleveland, OH

Median annual salary $43,380 +12.9% vs national
Median hourly $20.85
10th percentile $36,010
90th percentile $52,310
Employed locally 90
National median $38,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,010
    25th
    $36,030
    50th (median)
    $43,380
    75th
    $49,640
    90th
    $52,310

    Cleveland economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,507 2023 • Census ACS
    Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians salary vs area income 63% Median Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians salary is 37% 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
    Ohio $42,760

    Related occupations in Cleveland, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $42,990
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $71,220
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators $47,110
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $48,120
    Machinists $57,290
    Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $44,600

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians in Cleveland, OH is $20.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.97 or more per hour.

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

    The median Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians salary in Cleveland, OH is 12.9% 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 Cleveland?

    Entry-level Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $36,010 per year in Cleveland, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,030.