Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians Salary in Colorado Springs, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Colorado Springs, CO

Median annual salary $40,100 +4.4% vs national
Median hourly $19.28
10th percentile $33,830
90th percentile $51,660
Employed locally 40
National median $38,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,830
    25th
    $37,490
    50th (median)
    $40,100
    75th
    $48,960
    90th
    $51,660

    Colorado Springs economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,180 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
    Connecticut $60,700
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $49,180
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $46,450
    Colorado $46,320
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $45,620

    Related occupations in Colorado Springs, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $40,980
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $70,140
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $46,000
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $35,150
    Semiconductor Processing Technicians $44,280
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $49,080

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians make per hour in Colorado Springs?

    The median hourly wage for Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians in Colorado Springs, CO is $19.28, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.39 or more per hour.

    Is Colorado Springs above or below average for Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians salaries?

    The median Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians salary in Colorado Springs, CO is 4.4% 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 Colorado Springs?

    Entry-level Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $33,830 per year in Colorado Springs, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,490.