How much does an ophthalmic laboratory technician make in Atlanta?
$45,870a year
Median yearly pay for ophthalmic laboratory technicians in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $22.05 an hour or $3,823 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.05
- Vs. national median
- +16%
- Rank among cities
- 17 of 59
- Jobs in the area
- 830
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,780Median: $45,870Highest 10%: $48,790
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,780 | $17.68 | |
| 25th | $38,100 | $18.32 | |
| Median | $45,870 | $22.05 | |
| 75th | $46,880 | $22.54 | |
| 90th | $48,790 | $23.46 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for ophthalmic laboratory technicians.
| No other city in the state with data. |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does an ophthalmic laboratory technician make an hour in Atlanta?
The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $22.05 ($45,870 a year).
Do ophthalmic laboratory technicians make more in Atlanta than the national average?
Yes: $45,870 against $39,460 nationally, 16% more.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $45,050, so Atlanta pays 2% more.
Where does Atlanta rank for ophthalmic laboratory technician pay?
17 of 59 metro areas with data.
How much does an ophthalmic laboratory technician make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,780 or less a year; the top 10% make $48,790 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.