Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians Salary in San Francisco, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

Median annual salary $64,750 +68.5% vs national
Median hourly $31.13
10th percentile $38,250
90th percentile $77,450
Employed locally 160
National median $38,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,250
    25th
    $43,960
    50th (median)
    $64,750
    75th
    $77,450
    90th
    $77,450

    San Francisco economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $133,780 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
    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
    Madison, WI $49,660

    Nearby metros — Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $55,990
    California $49,430
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $45,940
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $42,770
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $41,000
    Modesto, CA $40,570

    Related occupations in San Francisco, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $52,330
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $58,950
    Bakers $45,620
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $54,700
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $83,130
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $47,140

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians in San Francisco, CA is $31.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.44 or more per hour.

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

    The median Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians salary in San Francisco, CA is 68.5% 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 San Francisco?

    Entry-level Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $38,250 per year in San Francisco, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,960.