How much does an ophthalmic laboratory technician make in Boston?
$48,140a year
Median yearly pay for ophthalmic laboratory technicians in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area. That is $23.14 an hour or $4,012 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.14
- Vs. national median
- +22%
- Rank among cities
- 8 of 59
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,570Median: $48,140Highest 10%: $64,770
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,570 | $17.58 | |
| 25th | $36,570 | $17.58 | |
| Median | $48,140 | $23.14 | |
| 75th | $48,140 | $23.14 | |
| 90th | $64,770 | $31.14 |
Other cities in Massachusetts
Median yearly pay for ophthalmic laboratory technicians.
| Providence, RI | $47,440 |
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Salaries for every job in Boston, MAFrequently asked questions
How much does an ophthalmic laboratory technician make an hour in Boston?
The median hourly pay in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area is $23.14 ($48,140 a year).
Do ophthalmic laboratory technicians make more in Boston than the national average?
Yes: $48,140 against $39,460 nationally, 22% more.
How does Boston compare with the rest of Massachusetts?
The median in Massachusetts is $43,100, so Boston pays 12% more.
Where does Boston rank for ophthalmic laboratory technician pay?
8 of 59 metro areas with data.
How much does an ophthalmic laboratory technician make starting out in Boston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,570 or less a year; the top 10% make $64,770 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.