How much does an ophthalmic laboratory technician make in Philadelphia?
Median yearly pay for ophthalmic laboratory technicians in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area. That is $17.42 an hour or $3,019 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.42
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among cities
- 53 of 59
- Jobs in the area
- 180
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,940 | $16.32 | |
| 25th | $35,660 | $17.14 | |
| Median | $36,230 | $17.42 | |
| 75th | $44,390 | $21.34 | |
| 90th | $67,750 | $32.57 |
Other cities in Pennsylvania
Median yearly pay for ophthalmic laboratory technicians.
| Pittsburgh, PA | $38,650 |
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Salaries for every job in Philadelphia, PAFrequently asked questions
How much does an ophthalmic laboratory technician make an hour in Philadelphia?
The median hourly pay in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area is $17.42 ($36,230 a year).
Do ophthalmic laboratory technicians make more in Philadelphia than the national average?
No: $36,230 against $39,460 nationally, 8% less.
How does Philadelphia compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?
The median in Pennsylvania is $37,680, so Philadelphia pays 4% less.
Where does Philadelphia rank for ophthalmic laboratory technician pay?
53 of 59 metro areas with data.
How much does an ophthalmic laboratory technician make starting out in Philadelphia?
The lowest-paid 10% make $33,940 or less a year; the top 10% make $67,750 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.