Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians pay in Ohio

In Ohio, the median pay for ophthalmic laboratory technicians is $22.27 an hour ($46,320 a year). About 560 people work in this job there.

$22.27Median hourly pay
$38,990–$47,280Middle half of workers, yearly
560People in this job in Ohio

That is 17% higher than the U.S. median ($39,460). Ohio ranks 9th of 40 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for ophthalmic laboratory technicians in Ohio

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$17.87$37,180
25% of workers$18.75$38,990
Half of workers (median)$22.27$46,320
75% of workers$22.73$47,280
90% of workers$23.31$48,480

Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians pay in Ohio metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Cleveland$46,320170

Ohio unemployment rate: 3.3% (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.