Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians Salary in Portland, OR-WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA

Median annual salary $44,990 +17.1% vs national
Median hourly $21.63
10th percentile $38,670
90th percentile $58,910
Employed locally 160
National median $38,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,670
    25th
    $39,900
    50th (median)
    $44,990
    75th
    $49,730
    90th
    $58,910

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,573 2023 • Census ACS
    Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians salary vs area income 48% Median Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians salary is 52% 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
    California $49,430
    Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $47,280
    Eugene-Springfield, OR $47,280
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $46,450
    Colorado $46,320
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $45,620

    Related occupations in Portland, OR-WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Semiconductor Processing Technicians$61,410
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$46,420
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$73,960
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$57,050
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$60,940
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$43,900

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians in Portland, OR-WA is $21.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.54 or more per hour.

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

    The median Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians salary in Portland, OR-WA is 17.1% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $38,670 per year in Portland, OR-WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,900.