Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians Salary in Minneapolis, MN-WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI

Median annual salary $41,270 +7.4% vs national
Median hourly $19.84
10th percentile $40,500
90th percentile $51,130
Employed locally 440
National median $38,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,500
    25th
    $40,500
    50th (median)
    $41,270
    75th
    $48,690
    90th
    $51,130

    Minneapolis economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $98,180 2023 • Census ACS
    Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians salary vs area income 42% Median Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians salary is 58% 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
    St. Cloud, MN $38,160

    Related occupations in Minneapolis, MN-WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $45,940
    Machinists $60,470
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $79,230
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $53,910
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $46,270
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $41,970

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians in Minneapolis, MN-WI is $19.84, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.77 or more per hour.

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

    The median Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians salary in Minneapolis, MN-WI is 7.4% 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 Minneapolis?

    Entry-level Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $40,500 per year in Minneapolis, MN-WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,500.