Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians

According to the U.S. Department of Labor, in May 2023 the median annual wage for ophthalmic laboratory technicians was $37,320. The lowest paid 10 percent earned $30,030 a year, and the highest paid 10 percent earned $55,580 a year).

Some ophthalmic workers are members of unions, and their wages and benefits are determined by negotiation. Those who start their own businesses have earnings dependent on the success of their business; generally they make much more than those who are not self-employed.