How much does an ophthalmic laboratory technician make in Washington?
$36,170a year
Median yearly pay for ophthalmic laboratory technicians in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $17.39 an hour or $3,014 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.39
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among cities
- 54 of 59
- Jobs in the area
- 270
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,900Median: $36,170Highest 10%: $56,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,900 | $16.30 | |
| 25th | $34,170 | $16.43 | |
| Median | $36,170 | $17.39 | |
| 75th | $45,930 | $22.08 | |
| 90th | $56,500 | $27.16 |
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How much does an ophthalmic laboratory technician make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $17.39 ($36,170 a year).
Do ophthalmic laboratory technicians make more in Washington than the national average?
No: $36,170 against $39,460 nationally, 8% less.
Where does Washington rank for ophthalmic laboratory technician pay?
54 of 59 metro areas with data.
How much does an ophthalmic laboratory technician make starting out in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $33,900 or less a year; the top 10% make $56,500 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.