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How much does an ophthalmic laboratory technician make in Indianapolis?

$38,770a year

Median yearly pay for ophthalmic laboratory technicians in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN metro area. That is $18.64 an hour or $3,231 a month.

Hourly
$18.64
Vs. national median
-2%
Rank among cities
36 of 59
Jobs in the area
140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,100Median: $38,770Highest 10%: $62,550
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$37,100$17.84
25th$37,350$17.96
Median$38,770$18.64
75th$46,210$22.22
90th$62,550$30.07

Other cities in Indiana

Median yearly pay for ophthalmic laboratory technicians.

Chicago, IL$36,870
Louisville, KY$28,890
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technician salary in Indiana 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 Indianapolis?

The median hourly pay in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN metro area is $18.64 ($38,770 a year).

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

No: $38,770 against $39,460 nationally, 2% less.

How does Indianapolis compare with the rest of Indiana?

The median in Indiana is $37,360, so Indianapolis pays 4% more.

Where does Indianapolis rank for ophthalmic laboratory technician pay?

36 of 59 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $37,100 or less a year; the top 10% make $62,550 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.