Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians
Role Overview
Cut, grind, and polish eyeglasses, contact lenses, or other precision optical elements. Assemble and mount lenses into frames or process other optical elements. Includes precision lens polishers or grinders, centerer-edgers, and lens mounters. Excludes “Opticians, Dispensing ” (29-2081).
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Salary by State (top paying)
| State | Median salary |
|---|---|
| Connecticut | $60,700 |
| Idaho | $50,880 |
| California | $49,430 |
| Washington | $47,860 |
| Michigan | $47,280 |
| Colorado | $46,320 |
| Maryland | $45,620 |
| Oregon | $45,580 |
| New Hampshire | $44,450 |
| Wisconsin | $44,370 |
| Georgia | $44,000 |
| Arizona | $43,090 |
| Massachusetts | $42,770 |
| Ohio | $42,760 |
| Nebraska | $40,670 |
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Median Annual Salary
$38,420
Projected Growth (10yr)
+2.3%
Avg. annual openings
2.4k
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