Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians Salary in San Antonio, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX

Median annual salary $36,730 -4.4% vs national
Median hourly $17.66
10th percentile $33,060
90th percentile $36,730
Employed locally 470
National median $38,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,060
    25th
    $35,500
    50th (median)
    $36,730
    75th
    $36,730
    90th
    $36,730

    San Antonio economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,297 2023 • Census ACS
    Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians salary vs area income 49% Median Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians salary is 51% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $38,580
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $37,450
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $36,390
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $34,660
    Lubbock, TX $32,130
    Corpus Christi, TX $31,680

    Related occupations in San Antonio, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $45,600
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $65,070
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $41,550
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $48,340
    Helpers--Production Workers $33,890
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $40,420

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians make per hour in San Antonio?

    The median hourly wage for Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians in San Antonio, TX is $17.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.23 or more per hour.

    Is San Antonio above or below average for Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians salaries?

    The median Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians salary in San Antonio, TX is 4.4% 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 San Antonio?

    Entry-level Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $33,060 per year in San Antonio, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,500.