Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians Salary in Denver, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO

Median annual salary $46,450 +20.9% vs national
Median hourly $22.33
10th percentile $40,130
90th percentile $58,450
Employed locally 180
National median $38,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,130
    25th
    $43,010
    50th (median)
    $46,450
    75th
    $53,310
    90th
    $58,450

    Denver economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,339 2023 • Census ACS
    Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians salary vs area income 45% Median Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians salary is 55% 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
    Boise City, ID $50,880
    Idaho $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
    Colorado $46,320
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $45,620
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $44,990

    Related occupations in Denver, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $79,570
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $46,010
    Bakers $39,460
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $58,180
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $47,440
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $44,610

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians in Denver, CO is $22.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.86 or more per hour.

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

    The median Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians salary in Denver, CO is 20.9% 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 Denver?

    Entry-level Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $40,130 per year in Denver, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,010.