Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians pay range in Seattle
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $46,220 a year or less, while the top 10% make $62,090 or more. The middle half of ophthalmic laboratory technicians in Seattle earn between $47,030 and $52,810.
- $46K10th
- $47K25th
- $51KMedian
- $53K75th
- $62K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $52,500 | $4,375 | $25.24 |
| Median | $50,770 | $4,231 | $24.41 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $47,030 | $3,919 | $22.61 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $52,810 | $4,401 | $25.39 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians pay in Seattle vs. Washington and the U.S.
Ophthalmic laboratory technicians in Seattle earn 4% more than the Washington average ($50,500) and 22% more than the U.S. average ($43,190). At the median the gap is +29% against the U.S. median of $39,460.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle | $52,500 | $50,770 | $46,220 | $62,090 | 190 |
| Washington | $50,500 | $49,230 | $42,240 | $59,490 | 260 |
| United States | $43,190 | $39,460 | $33,530 | $57,380 | 18,660 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians salary after taxes in Seattle
On the average salary of $52,500, a single filer in Seattle takes home about $44,364 a year, or $3,697 a month and $1,706 every two weeks. Taxes take 15% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax. Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included.
Is Seattle a good place for ophthalmic laboratory technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Seattle area are 11% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 111.1), so the average $52,500 buys what about $47,241 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Seattle ($72,610). A typical home costs $750,279, or 14.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians salary in nearby metro areas
- Portland, OR$48,580
- Eugene, OR$46,900
- Reno, NV$42,680
- San Francisco, CA$60,920
- Modesto, CA$45,610
- Las Vegas, NV$40,550
Highest-paying cities for ophthalmic laboratory technicians
San Francisco, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($60,920).
- San Francisco, CA$60,920
- Los Angeles, CA$57,460
- Manchester, NH$54,640
- Jacksonville, FL$53,480
- Seattle, WA$52,500
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Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians salary in Seattle: questions
How much do ophthalmic laboratory technicians make an hour in Seattle?
$25.24 an hour on average, and $24.41 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level ophthalmic laboratory technicians salary in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $46,220 a year and the 25th percentile is $47,030, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the ophthalmic laboratory technicians take-home pay in Seattle?
About $44,364 a year ($3,697 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $52,500. Washington has no state income tax; Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included.
Do ophthalmic laboratory technicians earn more in Seattle than elsewhere?
The average here is 22% more than the U.S. average for this job ($43,190).
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; area Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA (42660). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.4%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax. Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.74, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.74).
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