Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians Salary in Providence, RI-MA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Providence-Warwick, RI-MA

Median annual salary $48,340 +25.8% vs national
Median hourly $23.24
10th percentile $37,390
90th percentile $58,080
National median $38,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,390
    25th
    $38,260
    50th (median)
    $48,340
    75th
    $48,840
    90th
    $58,080

    Providence economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $85,646 2023 • Census ACS
    Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians salary vs area income 56% Median Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians salary is 44% 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
    Eugene-Springfield, OR $47,280
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $47,100
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $45,940
    Peoria, IL $45,620
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $45,410
    Arizona $43,090

    Related occupations in Providence, RI-MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$39,350
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$78,010
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$47,780
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$58,400
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$39,210
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$37,060

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians in Providence, RI-MA is $23.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.02 or more per hour.

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

    The median Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians salary in Providence, RI-MA is 25.8% 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 Providence?

    Entry-level Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $37,390 per year in Providence, RI-MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,260.