Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians Salary in Little Rock, AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR

Median annual salary $38,010 -1.1% vs national
Median hourly $18.27
10th percentile $30,520
90th percentile $47,620
National median $38,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,520
    25th
    $30,520
    50th (median)
    $38,010
    75th
    $47,620
    90th
    $47,620

    Little Rock economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,309 2023 • Census ACS
    Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians salary vs area income 58% Median Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians salary is 42% 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 Little Rock, AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$36,880
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$61,740
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$47,420
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$48,630
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$40,290
    Production Workers, All Other$33,930

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians make per hour in Little Rock?

    The median hourly wage for Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians in Little Rock, AR is $18.27, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.66 or more per hour.

    Is Little Rock above or below average for Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians salaries?

    The median Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians salary in Little Rock, AR is 1.1% 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 Little Rock?

    Entry-level Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $30,520 per year in Little Rock, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,520.