Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians Salary in Scranton, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA

Median annual salary $36,840 -4.1% vs national
Median hourly $17.71
10th percentile $30,320
90th percentile $47,210
Employed locally 30
National median $38,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,320
    25th
    $36,840
    50th (median)
    $36,840
    75th
    $37,300
    90th
    $47,210

    Scranton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,656 2023 • Census ACS
    Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians salary vs area income 58% Median Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians salary is 42% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $41,270
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $41,000
    York-Hanover, PA $38,060
    Pittsburgh, PA $37,800
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $36,450
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $36,330

    Related occupations in Scranton, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $38,180
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $70,940
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $45,910
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $41,470
    Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $58,450
    Bakers $34,370

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians in Scranton, PA is $17.71, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.70 or more per hour.

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

    The median Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians salary in Scranton, PA is 4.1% 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 Scranton?

    Entry-level Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $30,320 per year in Scranton, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,840.