How much does an ophthalmic laboratory technician make in Texas?
$37,920a year
Median yearly pay for ophthalmic laboratory technicians in Texas. That is $18.23 an hour or $3,160 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.23
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among states
- 26 of 40
- Jobs in the state
- 3,380
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,710Median: $37,920Highest 10%: $46,220
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,710 | $14.76 | |
| 25th | $34,130 | $16.41 | |
| Median | $37,920 | $18.23 | |
| 75th | $44,300 | $21.30 | |
| 90th | $46,220 | $22.22 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Austin, TX | $41,590 |
| Houston, TX | $41,140 |
| Dallas, TX | $38,280 |
| San Antonio, TX | $37,920 |
| Beaumont, TX | $36,390 |
| Lubbock, TX | $32,130 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $30,930 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for ophthalmic laboratory technicians.
| 23. Arizona | $38,620 |
| 24. New Mexico | $38,590 |
| 25. Florida | $38,020 |
| 26. Texas | $37,920 |
| 27. Pennsylvania | $37,680 |
| 28. Tennessee | $37,370 |
| 29. Indiana | $37,360 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an ophthalmic laboratory technician make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $18.23 ($37,920 a year).
Do ophthalmic laboratory technicians make more in Texas than the national average?
No: $37,920 against $39,460 nationally, 4% less.
Where does Texas rank for ophthalmic laboratory technician pay?
Texas ranks 26 of 40 states.
Which city in Texas pays ophthalmic laboratory technicians the most?
Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX, with a median of $41,590 a year.
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.