Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians Salary in Tucson, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tucson, AZ

Median annual salary $37,530 -2.3% vs national
Median hourly $18.04
10th percentile $34,070
90th percentile $70,000
Employed locally 40
National median $38,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,070
    25th
    $37,530
    50th (median)
    $37,530
    75th
    $42,190
    90th
    $70,000

    Tucson economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,929 2023 • Census ACS
    Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians salary vs area income 55% Median Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians salary is 45% 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
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $43,680

    Related occupations in Tucson, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$39,890
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$57,210
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$64,930
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$51,410
    Machinists$58,380
    Bakers$36,680

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians in Tucson, AZ is $18.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.65 or more per hour.

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

    The median Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians salary in Tucson, AZ is 2.3% 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 Tucson?

    Entry-level Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $34,070 per year in Tucson, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,530.