How much does an ophthalmic laboratory technician make in Houston?
$41,140a year
Median yearly pay for ophthalmic laboratory technicians in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $19.78 an hour or $3,428 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.78
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among cities
- 28 of 59
- Jobs in the area
- 270
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,860Median: $41,140Highest 10%: $54,770
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,860 | $15.80 | |
| 25th | $37,360 | $17.96 | |
| Median | $41,140 | $19.78 | |
| 75th | $54,770 | $26.33 | |
| 90th | $54,770 | $26.33 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for ophthalmic laboratory technicians.
| Austin, TX | $41,590 |
| Dallas, TX | $38,280 |
| San Antonio, TX | $37,920 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $30,930 |
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How much does an ophthalmic laboratory technician make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $19.78 ($41,140 a year).
Do ophthalmic laboratory technicians make more in Houston than the national average?
Yes: $41,140 against $39,460 nationally, 4% more.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $37,920, so Houston pays 8% more.
Where does Houston rank for ophthalmic laboratory technician pay?
28 of 59 metro areas with data.
How much does an ophthalmic laboratory technician make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $32,860 or less a year; the top 10% make $54,770 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.