Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians Salary in Reno, NV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Reno, NV

Median annual salary $40,510 +5.4% vs national
Median hourly $19.47
10th percentile $37,810
90th percentile $46,640
Employed locally 40
National median $38,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,810
    25th
    $38,710
    50th (median)
    $40,510
    75th
    $43,980
    90th
    $46,640

    Reno economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,684 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
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $46,450
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $38,680
    Jacksonville, FL $36,650

    Related occupations in Reno, NV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $47,510
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $49,050
    Production Workers, All Other $44,030
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $76,910
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $41,650
    Sewing Machine Operators $41,350

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians in Reno, NV is $19.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.13 or more per hour.

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

    The median Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians salary in Reno, NV is 5.4% 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 Reno?

    Entry-level Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $37,810 per year in Reno, NV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,710.