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How much does an ophthalmic laboratory technician make in Charlotte?

$42,280a year

Median yearly pay for ophthalmic laboratory technicians in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area. That is $20.33 an hour or $3,523 a month.

Hourly
$20.33
Vs. national median
+7%
Rank among cities
25 of 59
Jobs in the area
60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,040Median: $42,280Highest 10%: $56,360
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$35,040$16.85
25th$36,640$17.62
Median$42,280$20.33
75th$51,640$24.83
90th$56,360$27.10

Other cities in North Carolina

Median yearly pay for ophthalmic laboratory technicians.

Virginia Beach, VA$36,570
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technician salary in North Carolina Ophthalmic Laboratory Technician salary in all states

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Frequently asked questions

How much does an ophthalmic laboratory technician make an hour in Charlotte?

The median hourly pay in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area is $20.33 ($42,280 a year).

Do ophthalmic laboratory technicians make more in Charlotte than the national average?

Yes: $42,280 against $39,460 nationally, 7% more.

How does Charlotte compare with the rest of North Carolina?

The median in North Carolina is $44,140, so Charlotte pays 4% less.

Where does Charlotte rank for ophthalmic laboratory technician pay?

25 of 59 metro areas with data.

How much does an ophthalmic laboratory technician make starting out in Charlotte?

The lowest-paid 10% make $35,040 or less a year; the top 10% make $56,360 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.