Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians Salary in Las Vegas, NV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV

Median annual salary $38,680 +0.7% vs national
Median hourly $18.60
10th percentile $32,960
90th percentile $49,460
Employed locally 220
National median $38,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,960
    25th
    $34,440
    50th (median)
    $38,680
    75th
    $39,850
    90th
    $49,460

    Las Vegas economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,845 2023 • Census ACS
    Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians salary vs area income 52% Median Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians salary is 48% 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
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $46,450
    Reno, NV $40,510
    Jacksonville, FL $36,650

    Related occupations in Las Vegas, NV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $33,690
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $38,490
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $47,000
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $58,300
    Production Workers, All Other $36,960
    Bakers $37,160

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians make per hour in Las Vegas?

    The median hourly wage for Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians in Las Vegas, NV is $18.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.67 or more per hour.

    Is Las Vegas above or below average for Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians salaries?

    The median Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians salary in Las Vegas, NV is 0.7% 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 Las Vegas?

    Entry-level Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $32,960 per year in Las Vegas, NV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,440.