Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians Salary in Tennessee
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians in Tennessee earn a median of $37,370 a year, −5% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $37,370
- vs. U.S. median
- −5% ($39,460)
- Rank among states
- 28 of 40
- Jobs in the state
- 130
Pay range in Tennessee
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $33,880; the top 10% earn over $51,750. Nationally the range is $33,530 to $57,380.
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Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians pay in Tennessee
How much do ophthalmic laboratory technicians make in Tennessee?
The median is $37,370 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $33,880 and the top 10% earn over $51,750. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Tennessee a good state for ophthalmic laboratory technicians?
On pay alone it ranks 28 of 40 (−5% vs. the national median of $39,460). Living costs are not included.