Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $34,660 -9.8% vs national
Median hourly $16.67
10th percentile $26,670
90th percentile $44,500
Employed locally 240
National median $38,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,670
    25th
    $28,690
    50th (median)
    $34,660
    75th
    $41,360
    90th
    $44,500

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians salary vs area income 43% Median Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians salary is 57% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $38,580
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $37,450
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $36,730
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $36,390
    Lubbock, TX $32,130
    Corpus Christi, TX $31,680

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $36,560
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $53,810
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $43,810
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $72,530
    Machinists $58,630
    Helpers--Production Workers $35,990

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians in Houston, TX is $16.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.33 or more per hour.

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

    The median Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians salary in Houston, TX is 9.8% below 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $26,670 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,690.