Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians Salary in Pittsburgh, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Pittsburgh, PA

Median annual salary $37,800 -1.6% vs national
Median hourly $18.17
10th percentile $31,370
90th percentile $55,960
Employed locally 110
National median $38,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,370
    25th
    $37,460
    50th (median)
    $37,800
    75th
    $47,650
    90th
    $55,960

    Pittsburgh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,942 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $41,270
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $41,000
    York-Hanover, PA $38,060
    Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA $36,840
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $36,450
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $36,330

    Related occupations in Pittsburgh, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $44,830
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $74,680
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $48,890
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $44,220
    Machinists $50,050
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $51,080

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians in Pittsburgh, PA is $18.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.60 or more per hour.

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

    The median Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians salary in Pittsburgh, PA is 1.6% 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 Pittsburgh?

    Entry-level Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $31,370 per year in Pittsburgh, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,460.