Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians Salary in Madison, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Madison, WI

Median annual salary $49,660 +29.3% vs national
Median hourly $23.87
10th percentile $36,800
90th percentile $60,400
Employed locally 50
National median $38,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,800
    25th
    $37,300
    50th (median)
    $49,660
    75th
    $49,660
    90th
    $60,400

    Madison economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,827 2023 • Census ACS
    Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians salary vs area income 57% Median Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians salary is 43% 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
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $48,340
    Wisconsin $44,370
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $41,270
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $41,000
    Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA $36,840

    Related occupations in Madison, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $47,720
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $75,820
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $52,380
    Food Batchmakers $47,440
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $45,700
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $56,620

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians in Madison, WI is $23.87, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.93 or more per hour.

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

    The median Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians salary in Madison, WI is 29.3% 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 Madison?

    Entry-level Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $36,800 per year in Madison, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,300.