Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians Salary in Western North Carolina

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Western North Carolina nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $36,750 -4.3% vs national
Median hourly $17.67
10th percentile $35,600
90th percentile $45,230
Employed locally 30
National median $38,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,600
    25th
    $36,020
    50th (median)
    $36,750
    75th
    $38,710
    90th
    $45,230

    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

    Related occupations in Western North Carolina

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $39,940
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $63,600
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $38,940
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $42,640
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $48,800
    Machinists $54,930

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians make per hour in Western North Carolina?

    The median hourly wage for Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians in Western North Carolina is $17.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.74 or more per hour.

    Is Western North Carolina above or below average for Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians salaries?

    The median Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians salary in Western North Carolina is 4.3% 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 Western North Carolina?

    Entry-level Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $35,600 per year in Western North Carolina. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,020.