Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians pay in Georgia

In Georgia, the median pay for ophthalmic laboratory technicians is $21.66 an hour ($45,050 a year). About 960 people work in this job there.

$21.66Median hourly pay
$38,100–$46,880Middle half of workers, yearly
960People in this job in Georgia

That is 14% higher than the U.S. median ($39,460). Georgia ranks 12th of 40 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for ophthalmic laboratory technicians in Georgia

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$16.97$35,300
25% of workers$18.32$38,100
Half of workers (median)$21.66$45,050
75% of workers$22.54$46,880
90% of workers$25.64$53,330

Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians pay in Georgia metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell$45,870830

Georgia unemployment rate: 3.2% (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)

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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.