How much does an ophthalmic laboratory technician make in St. Louis?
$38,740a year
Median yearly pay for ophthalmic laboratory technicians in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area. That is $18.63 an hour or $3,228 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.63
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among cities
- 37 of 59
- Jobs in the area
- 340
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,430Median: $38,740Highest 10%: $49,450
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,430 | $16.07 | |
| 25th | $35,400 | $17.02 | |
| Median | $38,740 | $18.63 | |
| 75th | $42,920 | $20.63 | |
| 90th | $49,450 | $23.77 |
Other cities in Missouri
Median yearly pay for ophthalmic laboratory technicians.
| Kansas City, MO | $45,750 |
Related jobs in St. Louis
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Power Plant Operator | $101,800 |
| Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer | $94,230 |
| Power Distributor and Dispatcher | $85,470 |
| Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator | $75,610 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker | $75,210 |
| Plant and System Operator | $69,910 |
| Machinist | $62,210 |
| Multiple Machine Tool Setter | $62,090 |
| Tool Grinder | $61,550 |
| Welding | $60,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an ophthalmic laboratory technician make an hour in St. Louis?
The median hourly pay in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area is $18.63 ($38,740 a year).
Do ophthalmic laboratory technicians make more in St. Louis than the national average?
No: $38,740 against $39,460 nationally, 2% less.
How does St. Louis compare with the rest of Missouri?
The median in Missouri is $38,740, so St. Louis pays 0% more.
Where does St. Louis rank for ophthalmic laboratory technician pay?
37 of 59 metro areas with data.
How much does an ophthalmic laboratory technician make starting out in St. Louis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $33,430 or less a year; the top 10% make $49,450 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.