Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians pay in California

In California, the median pay for ophthalmic laboratory technicians is $22.79 an hour ($47,410 a year). About 1,630 people work in this job there.

$22.79Median hourly pay

$40,300–$70,410Middle half of workers, yearly

1,630People in this job in California

That is 20% higher than the U.S. median ($39,460). California ranks 7th of 40 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for ophthalmic laboratory technicians in California

Earns more than	Hourly	Yearly
10% of workers	$18.38	$38,230
25% of workers	$19.37	$40,300
Half of workers (median)	$22.79	$47,410
75% of workers	$33.85	$70,410
90% of workers	$38.44	$79,960

Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians pay in California metro areas

Metro area	Median yearly pay	People in this job
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont	$51,090	180
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim	$50,120	870
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario	$47,470	110
Modesto	$40,570	40

California unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for ophthalmic laboratory technicians

Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
Job outlook: +2.2% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 2,200 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in California

Job	Median yearly pay
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	$45,890
Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic	$49,190
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	$46,810
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	$60,180
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	$48,940
Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	$59,050
Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand	$44,450
Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners	$51,300

Other job titles for this job

SurfacerArtificial Plastic Eye MakerArtificial Glass Eye MakerBenchroom Shop OpticianBevel PolisherContact Lens BlockerContact Lens Blocker and CutterContact Lens CutterContact Lens Lathe OperatorContact Lens ManufacturerDiamond GrinderDotter

Open ophthalmic laboratory technicians jobs on JAI Bot

No open jobs in this field right now. Search all jobs or set up a free job alert.

Hiring ophthalmic laboratory technicians? Use the free hiring guide for a job description and interview questions, then post the job on JAI Bot. Every job shows typical pay to job seekers.

Post a job free Find jobs Check pay for any job

Add this pay figure to your website (free)

Career sites, schools and workforce boards can show this typical pay on their own pages. Copy this code into your page:

<div data-jaibot-pay></div>
<script src="https://www.jaibot.ai/widget/pay/ophthalmic-laboratory-technicians/california.js" async></script>

It updates by itself when new government figures come out.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.