How much does an ophthalmic laboratory technician make in San Francisco?
Median yearly pay for ophthalmic laboratory technicians in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro area. That is $24.56 an hour or $4,258 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.56
- Vs. national median
- +29%
- Rank among cities
- 2 of 59
- Jobs in the area
- 180
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,010 | $20.68 | |
| 25th | $46,260 | $22.24 | |
| Median | $51,090 | $24.56 | |
| 75th | $79,960 | $38.44 | |
| 90th | $79,960 | $38.44 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for ophthalmic laboratory technicians.
| Los Angeles, CA | $50,120 |
| Riverside, CA | $47,470 |
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How much does an ophthalmic laboratory technician make an hour in San Francisco?
The median hourly pay in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro area is $24.56 ($51,090 a year).
Do ophthalmic laboratory technicians make more in San Francisco than the national average?
Yes: $51,090 against $39,460 nationally, 29% more.
How does San Francisco compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $47,410, so San Francisco pays 8% more.
Where does San Francisco rank for ophthalmic laboratory technician pay?
2 of 59 metro areas with data.
How much does an ophthalmic laboratory technician make starting out in San Francisco?
The lowest-paid 10% make $43,010 or less a year; the top 10% make $79,960 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.