Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians Salary in Lubbock, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lubbock, TX

Median annual salary $32,130 -16.4% vs national
Median hourly $15.45
10th percentile $23,670
90th percentile $37,080
Employed locally 30
National median $38,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,670
    25th
    $28,490
    50th (median)
    $32,130
    75th
    $34,970
    90th
    $37,080

    Lubbock economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,288 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
    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
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $34,660
    Corpus Christi, TX $31,680

    Related occupations in Lubbock, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $33,980
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $45,160
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $59,450
    Bakers $34,770
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $40,930
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $28,060

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians in Lubbock, TX is $15.45, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.83 or more per hour.

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

    The median Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians salary in Lubbock, TX is 16.4% 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 Lubbock?

    Entry-level Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $23,670 per year in Lubbock, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,490.