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How much does an ophthalmic laboratory technician make in Pittsburgh?

$38,650a year

Median yearly pay for ophthalmic laboratory technicians in the Pittsburgh, PA metro area. That is $18.58 an hour or $3,221 a month.

Hourly
$18.58
Vs. national median
-2%
Rank among cities
38 of 59
Jobs in the area
100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,470Median: $38,650Highest 10%: $57,400
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$30,470$14.65
25th$37,680$18.12
Median$38,650$18.58
75th$41,650$20.02
90th$57,400$27.60

Other cities in Pennsylvania

Median yearly pay for ophthalmic laboratory technicians.

Philadelphia, PA$36,230
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technician salary in Pennsylvania 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 Pittsburgh?

The median hourly pay in the Pittsburgh, PA metro area is $18.58 ($38,650 a year).

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

No: $38,650 against $39,460 nationally, 2% less.

How does Pittsburgh compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?

The median in Pennsylvania is $37,680, so Pittsburgh pays 3% more.

Where does Pittsburgh rank for ophthalmic laboratory technician pay?

38 of 59 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $30,470 or less a year; the top 10% make $57,400 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.