Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians Salary in Minnesota

Ophthalmic laboratory technicians in Minnesota earn the most in Minneapolis (average $43,610 a year) and the least in St. Cloud ($40,810), across the 2 Minnesota metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the ophthalmic laboratory technicians average at $42,360 and the median at $40,280 for 1,110 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $43,190.

Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians average salary by city in Minnesota

Minneapolis$43,610
St. Cloud$40,810

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Minneapolis	$43,610	$41,780	$38,560	$35,706	105
St. Cloud	$40,810	$39,370	$37,310	$33,606	88

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians salary in other states

Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians salary by city and state

More about pay in Minnesota

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 51-9083.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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