Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians Salary in Modesto, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Modesto, CA

Median annual salary $40,570 +5.6% vs national
Median hourly $19.51
10th percentile $39,270
90th percentile $55,470
Employed locally 40
National median $38,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,270
    25th
    $39,270
    50th (median)
    $40,570
    75th
    $47,730
    90th
    $55,470

    Modesto economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,661 2023 • Census ACS
    Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians salary vs area income 51% Median Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians salary is 49% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $64,750
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $55,990
    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

    Related occupations in Modesto, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $56,990
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $77,270
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $43,720
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $51,920
    Food Processing Workers, All Other $39,820
    Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $56,430

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians in Modesto, CA is $19.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.67 or more per hour.

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

    The median Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians salary in Modesto, CA is 5.6% 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 Modesto?

    Entry-level Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $39,270 per year in Modesto, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,270.