How much does an ophthalmic laboratory technician make in Baton Rouge?
$39,260a year
Median yearly pay for ophthalmic laboratory technicians in the Baton Rouge, LA metro area. That is $18.88 an hour or $3,272 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.88
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among cities
- 34 of 59
- Jobs in the area
- 90
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,760Median: $39,260Highest 10%: $50,610
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,760 | $15.75 | |
| 25th | $37,120 | $17.85 | |
| Median | $39,260 | $18.88 | |
| 75th | $40,490 | $19.47 | |
| 90th | $50,610 | $24.33 |
Other cities in Louisiana
Median yearly pay for ophthalmic laboratory technicians.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Baton Rouge
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Gas Plant Operator | $113,600 |
| Petroleum Pump System Operator | $108,400 |
| Chemical Plant and System Operator | $104,400 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker | $95,810 |
| Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender | $93,920 |
| Welder | $78,170 |
| Machinist | $67,700 |
| Inspector | $59,720 |
| Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter | $58,410 |
| Mixing and Blending Machine Setter | $54,460 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an ophthalmic laboratory technician make an hour in Baton Rouge?
The median hourly pay in the Baton Rouge, LA metro area is $18.88 ($39,260 a year).
Do ophthalmic laboratory technicians make more in Baton Rouge than the national average?
No: $39,260 against $39,460 nationally, 1% less.
How does Baton Rouge compare with the rest of Louisiana?
The median in Louisiana is $37,160, so Baton Rouge pays 6% more.
Where does Baton Rouge rank for ophthalmic laboratory technician pay?
34 of 59 metro areas with data.
How much does an ophthalmic laboratory technician make starting out in Baton Rouge?
The lowest-paid 10% make $32,760 or less a year; the top 10% make $50,610 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.