Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians Salary in Seattle, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA

Median annual salary $49,180 +28% vs national
Median hourly $23.64
10th percentile $40,030
90th percentile $68,660
Employed locally 220
National median $38,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,030
    25th
    $40,040
    50th (median)
    $49,180
    75th
    $50,240
    90th
    $68,660

    Seattle economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $112,594 2023 • Census ACS
    Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians salary vs area income 44% Median Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians salary is 56% 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
    Washington $47,860
    Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $47,280
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $47,100
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $44,990
    Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR $38,010

    Related occupations in Seattle, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$48,320
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$62,480
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$77,680
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$53,090
    Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers$94,910
    Machinists$73,790

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians in Seattle, WA is $23.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.85 or more per hour.

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

    The median Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians salary in Seattle, WA is 28% 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 Seattle?

    Entry-level Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $40,030 per year in Seattle, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,040.