Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians Salary in Fayetteville, AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR

Median annual salary $41,210 +7.3% vs national
Median hourly $19.81
10th percentile $28,220
90th percentile $44,260
Employed locally 40
National median $38,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,220
    25th
    $37,270
    50th (median)
    $41,210
    75th
    $43,440
    90th
    $44,260

    Fayetteville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,979 2023 • Census ACS
    Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians salary vs area income 53% Median Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians salary is 47% 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
    Southwestern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $60,160
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $48,340
    Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $47,280
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $47,100
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $45,940
    Maryland $45,620

    Related occupations in Fayetteville, AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers$35,980
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$63,080
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$37,910
    Helpers--Production Workers$36,050
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$40,260
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$37,660

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians in Fayetteville, AR is $19.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.63 or more per hour.

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

    The median Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians salary in Fayetteville, AR is 7.3% 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 Fayetteville?

    Entry-level Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $28,220 per year in Fayetteville, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,270.