Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians Salary by State
The national median pay for ophthalmic laboratory technicians is $39,460 a year. By state, it ranges from $33,910 in Iowa to $62,410 in Connecticut.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $33,530
- 25th percentile
- $36,470
- Median
- $39,460
- 75th percentile
- $47,010
- Top 10%
- $57,380
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 18,660 jobs.
Median pay in 40 states
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Connecticut | $62,410 | +58% | $49,400 | $130,460 | 170 |
| 2 | New Hampshire | $59,460 | +51% | $38,170 | $80,370 | 180 |
| 3 | Washington | $49,230 | +25% | $42,240 | $59,490 | 260 |
| 4 | Colorado | $48,540 | +23% | $42,940 | $63,610 | 320 |
| 5 | Rhode Island | $47,440 | +20% | $36,490 | $60,360 | 70 |
| 6 | New Jersey | $47,420 | +20% | $35,800 | $48,400 | Not published |
| 7 | California | $47,410 | +20% | $38,230 | $79,960 | 1,630 |
| 8 | Maryland | $47,100 | +19% | $33,590 | $60,410 | 360 |
| 9 | Ohio | $46,320 | +17% | $37,180 | $48,480 | 560 |
| 10 | Oregon | $45,780 | +16% | $38,650 | $58,630 | 250 |
| 11 | Michigan | $45,490 | +15% | $36,620 | $49,380 | 330 |
| 12 | Georgia | $45,050 | +14% | $35,300 | $53,330 | 960 |
| 13 | Kansas | $44,920 | +14% | $37,960 | $45,990 | Not published |
| 14 | North Carolina | $44,140 | +12% | $33,890 | $57,630 | 210 |
| 15 | Maine | $43,520 | +10% | $32,750 | $61,270 | 50 |
| 16 | Massachusetts | $43,100 | +9% | $36,570 | $64,770 | Not published |
| 17 | Wisconsin | $42,920 | +9% | $32,900 | $48,690 | 200 |
| 18 | New York | $42,450 | +8% | $35,170 | $49,370 | 1,250 |
| 19 | Nebraska | $40,640 | +3% | $36,370 | $50,250 | 170 |
| 20 | Minnesota | $40,280 | +2% | $34,020 | $49,570 | 1,110 |
| 21 | Nevada | $38,990 | −1% | $34,030 | $49,230 | 240 |
| 22 | Missouri | $38,740 | −2% | $30,690 | $49,450 | 360 |
| 23 | Arizona | $38,620 | −2% | $34,490 | $51,890 | 150 |
| 24 | New Mexico | $38,590 | −2% | $31,010 | $58,240 | 130 |
| 25 | Florida | $38,020 | −4% | $33,580 | $51,160 | 1,230 |
| 26 | Texas | $37,920 | −4% | $30,710 | $46,220 | 3,380 |
| 27 | Pennsylvania | $37,680 | −5% | $30,160 | $49,750 | 510 |
| 28 | Tennessee | $37,370 | −5% | $33,880 | $51,750 | 130 |
| 29 | Indiana | $37,360 | −5% | $34,200 | $58,050 | 330 |
| 30 | Louisiana | $37,160 | −6% | $30,880 | $45,530 | 300 |
| 31 | West Virginia | $37,140 | −6% | $30,200 | $41,600 | Not published |
| 32 | Arkansas | $37,060 | −6% | $31,290 | $44,990 | 170 |
| 33 | Alabama | $37,010 | −6% | $26,760 | $43,620 | 190 |
| 34 | Illinois | $36,840 | −7% | $35,300 | $47,990 | 830 |
| 35 | Kentucky | $36,650 | −7% | $28,860 | $47,150 | 610 |
| 36 | Oklahoma | $35,620 | −10% | $29,830 | $50,420 | 210 |
| 37 | Mississippi | $35,230 | −11% | $27,460 | $46,110 | 220 |
| 38 | Virginia | $34,170 | −13% | $30,670 | $55,860 | 470 |
| 39 | South Carolina | $34,140 | −13% | $24,870 | $68,910 | 130 |
| 40 | Iowa | $33,910 | −14% | $30,360 | $52,690 | 100 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians salary questions
Which state pays ophthalmic laboratory technicians the most?
Connecticut, with a median of $62,410 a year (+58% vs. the national median of $39,460). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays ophthalmic laboratory technicians the least?
Iowa, with a median of $33,910 a year (−14% vs. national).
Where do most ophthalmic laboratory technicians work?
Texas has the most jobs, about 3,380, with a median of $37,920.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.