Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians pay in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington
In Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington (TX), the median pay for ophthalmic laboratory technicians is $18.40 an hour ($38,280 a year). About 1,940 people work in this job there.
That is 3% lower than the U.S. median ($39,460). It is about the same as the Texas median ($37,920).
Pay range for ophthalmic laboratory technicians in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington (TX)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $16.17 | $33,630 |
| 25% of workers | $16.55 | $34,410 |
| Half of workers (median) | $18.40 | $38,280 |
| 75% of workers | $21.47 | $44,650 |
| 90% of workers | $22.01 | $45,790 |
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians pay in Texas metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos | $41,590 | 180 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands | $41,140 | 270 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington (this page) | $38,280 | 1,940 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels | $37,920 | 440 |
| Beaumont-Port Arthur | $36,390 | 40 |
| Lubbock | $32,130 | 30 |
| Corpus Christi | $30,930 | 60 |
Texas unemployment rate: 4.4% (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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