Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians Salary in Manchester, NH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Manchester-Nashua, NH

Median annual salary $44,440 +15.7% vs national
Median hourly $21.37
10th percentile $35,970
90th percentile $70,640
Employed locally 70
National median $38,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,970
    25th
    $38,610
    50th (median)
    $44,440
    75th
    $63,270
    90th
    $70,640

    Manchester economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $100,436 2023 • Census ACS
    Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians salary vs area income 44% Median Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians salary is 56% 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
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $42,770

    Related occupations in Manchester, NH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $41,600
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $45,800
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $48,810
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $79,480
    Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $41,270
    Production Workers, All Other $45,430

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians in Manchester, NH is $21.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.10 or more per hour.

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

    The median Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians salary in Manchester, NH is 15.7% 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 Manchester?

    Entry-level Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $35,970 per year in Manchester, NH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,610.