How much does an ophthalmic laboratory technician make in Virginia?
$34,170a year
Median yearly pay for ophthalmic laboratory technicians in Virginia. That is $16.43 an hour or $2,848 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.43
- Vs. national median
- -13%
- Rank among states
- 38 of 40
- Jobs in the state
- 470
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,670Median: $34,170Highest 10%: $55,860
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,670 | $14.75 | |
| 25th | $31,780 | $15.28 | |
| Median | $34,170 | $16.43 | |
| 75th | $39,020 | $18.76 | |
| 90th | $55,860 | $26.86 |
Cities in Virginia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Virginia Beach, VA | $36,570 |
| Washington, DC | $36,170 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for ophthalmic laboratory technicians.
| 35. Kentucky | $36,650 |
| 36. Oklahoma | $35,620 |
| 37. Mississippi | $35,230 |
| 38. Virginia | $34,170 |
| 39. South Carolina | $34,140 |
| 40. Iowa | $33,910 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an ophthalmic laboratory technician make an hour in Virginia?
The median hourly pay in Virginia is $16.43 ($34,170 a year).
Do ophthalmic laboratory technicians make more in Virginia than the national average?
No: $34,170 against $39,460 nationally, 13% less.
Where does Virginia rank for ophthalmic laboratory technician pay?
Virginia ranks 38 of 40 states.
Which city in Virginia pays ophthalmic laboratory technicians the most?
Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC, with a median of $36,570 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.