Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians Salary in North Carolina
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians in North Carolina earn a median of $44,140 a year, +12% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $44,140
- vs. U.S. median
- +12% ($39,460)
- Rank among states
- 14 of 40
- Jobs in the state
- 210
Pay range in North Carolina
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $33,890; the top 10% earn over $57,630. Nationally the range is $33,530 to $57,380.
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Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians pay in North Carolina
How much do ophthalmic laboratory technicians make in North Carolina?
The median is $44,140 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $33,890 and the top 10% earn over $57,630. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is North Carolina a good state for ophthalmic laboratory technicians?
On pay alone it ranks 14 of 40 (+12% vs. the national median of $39,460). Living costs are not included.