Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians Salary in San Juan, PR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR

Median annual salary $25,330 -34.1% vs national
Median hourly $12.18
10th percentile $23,150
90th percentile $30,640
National median $38,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,150
    25th
    $23,250
    50th (median)
    $25,330
    75th
    $28,660
    90th
    $30,640

    San Juan economic context

    Unemployment rate 0.00% 0 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $27,966 2023 • Census ACS
    Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians salary vs area income 91% Median Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians salary is 9% 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
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $48,340
    Eugene-Springfield, OR $47,280
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $45,410
    Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR $41,210
    Colorado Springs, CO $40,100

    Related occupations in San Juan, PR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $23,680
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $24,950
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $40,660
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $36,090
    Production Workers, All Other $25,880
    Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders $37,620

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians in San Juan, PR is $12.18, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $16.89 or more per hour.

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

    The median Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians salary in San Juan, PR is 34.1% 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 Juan?

    Entry-level Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $23,150 per year in San Juan, PR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $23,250.