Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians Salary in St. Cloud, MN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • St. Cloud, MN

Median annual salary $38,160 -0.7% vs national
Median hourly $18.35
10th percentile $32,960
90th percentile $47,960
Employed locally 550
National median $38,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,960
    25th
    $34,450
    50th (median)
    $38,160
    75th
    $39,440
    90th
    $47,960

    St. Cloud economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $75,670 2023 • Census ACS
    Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians salary vs area income 50% Median Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians salary is 50% 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

    Related occupations in St. Cloud, MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $50,690
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $60,450
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $71,910
    Machinists $60,510
    Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters $44,650
    Food Batchmakers $40,400

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians make per hour in St. Cloud?

    The median hourly wage for Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians in St. Cloud, MN is $18.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.60 or more per hour.

    Is St. Cloud above or below average for Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians salaries?

    The median Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians salary in St. Cloud, MN is 0.7% 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 St. Cloud?

    Entry-level Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $32,960 per year in St. Cloud, MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,450.