Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians Salary in Eugene, OR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eugene-Springfield, OR

Median annual salary $47,280 +23.1% vs national
Median hourly $22.73
10th percentile $35,180
90th percentile $55,720
Employed locally 30
National median $38,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,180
    25th
    $36,280
    50th (median)
    $47,280
    75th
    $47,420
    90th
    $55,720

    Eugene economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,311 2023 • Census ACS
    Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians salary vs area income 68% Median Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians salary is 32% 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
    California $49,430
    Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $47,280
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $46,450
    Colorado $46,320
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $45,620
    Peoria, IL $45,620

    Related occupations in Eugene, OR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$45,100
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$60,660
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$54,650
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$42,080
    Production Workers, All Other$45,150
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$46,750

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians in Eugene, OR is $22.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.66 or more per hour.

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

    The median Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians salary in Eugene, OR is 23.1% 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 Eugene?

    Entry-level Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $35,180 per year in Eugene, OR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,280.