How much does an ophthalmic laboratory technician make in Kansas City?
$45,750a year
Median yearly pay for ophthalmic laboratory technicians in the Kansas City, MO-KS metro area. That is $22.00 an hour or $3,813 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.00
- Vs. national median
- +16%
- Rank among cities
- 18 of 59
- Jobs in the area
- 90
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,980Median: $45,750Highest 10%: $47,550
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,980 | $15.38 | |
| 25th | $34,220 | $16.45 | |
| Median | $45,750 | $22.00 | |
| 75th | $45,990 | $22.11 | |
| 90th | $47,550 | $22.86 |
Other cities in Missouri
Median yearly pay for ophthalmic laboratory technicians.
| St. Louis, MO | $38,740 |
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How much does an ophthalmic laboratory technician make an hour in Kansas City?
The median hourly pay in the Kansas City, MO-KS metro area is $22.00 ($45,750 a year).
Do ophthalmic laboratory technicians make more in Kansas City than the national average?
Yes: $45,750 against $39,460 nationally, 16% more.
How does Kansas City compare with the rest of Missouri?
The median in Missouri is $38,740, so Kansas City pays 18% more.
Where does Kansas City rank for ophthalmic laboratory technician pay?
18 of 59 metro areas with data.
How much does an ophthalmic laboratory technician make starting out in Kansas City?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,980 or less a year; the top 10% make $47,550 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.