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SOC 51-9083·Production
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians
Median wage
$37,992
10-yr outlook
−0.6%by 2032
Openings / year
219
Workers in NY
1,420
How pay grows with experience
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians — typical pay by experience
Annual wages statewide: starting out, typical (median), and experienced.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Starting out (entry) | $35,163 |
| Median (typical) | $37,992 |
| Experienced | $43,879 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
Where it pays most across New York
Median pay for this occupation by region. Select a region for its full profile.
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians — median pay by region
Regional median annual wage, highest first.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Finger Lakes | $40,788 |
| Capital Region | $40,471 |
| Western New York | $39,178 |
| Central New York | $38,094 |
| New York City | $37,149 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
A realistic next step
Higher-paying roles in the same field
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