Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians Salary in Los Angeles, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA

Median annual salary $55,990 +45.7% vs national
Median hourly $26.92
10th percentile $33,610
90th percentile $70,880
Employed locally 720
National median $38,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,610
    25th
    $40,030
    50th (median)
    $55,990
    75th
    $70,880
    90th
    $70,880

    Los Angeles economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians salary vs area income 60% Median Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians salary is 40% 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
    Idaho $50,880
    Boise City, ID $50,880
    Madison, WI $49,660

    Nearby metros — Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $64,750
    California $49,430
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $45,940
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $42,770
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $41,000
    Modesto, CA $40,570

    Related occupations in Los Angeles, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $44,160
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $49,530
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $72,610
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $39,850
    Production Workers, All Other $37,910
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $40,160

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians make per hour in Los Angeles?

    The median hourly wage for Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians in Los Angeles, CA is $26.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.00 or more per hour.

    Is Los Angeles above or below average for Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians salaries?

    The median Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians salary in Los Angeles, CA is 45.7% 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 Los Angeles?

    Entry-level Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $33,610 per year in Los Angeles, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,030.