Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians Salary in Riverside, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA

Median annual salary $45,940 +19.6% vs national
Median hourly $22.09
10th percentile $33,280
90th percentile $64,330
Employed locally 30
National median $38,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,280
    25th
    $38,710
    50th (median)
    $45,940
    75th
    $62,090
    90th
    $64,330

    Riverside economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,031 2023 • Census ACS
    Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians salary vs area income 53% Median Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians salary is 47% 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
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $42,770
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $41,000
    Modesto, CA $40,570

    Related occupations in Riverside, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $40,720
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $46,240
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $67,290
    Production Workers, All Other $37,520
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $41,620
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $50,180

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians in Riverside, CA is $22.09, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.71 or more per hour.

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

    The median Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians salary in Riverside, CA is 19.6% 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 Riverside?

    Entry-level Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $33,280 per year in Riverside, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,710.