Ophthalmic Laboratory Technician salary
Updated Updated for 2026 tax law
An ophthalmic laboratory technician earns a median of $39,460 a year ($18.97 an hour) in the US, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The average is $43,190. About 18,660 people work in this job.
Take-home pay on $39,460
- Gross pay
- $1,517.69
- Federal income tax
- −$98.28
- Social Security (6.2%)
- −$94.10
- Medicare (1.45%)
- −$22.01
- Texas income tax
- $0.00No state income tax on wages
- Take-home pay
- $1,303.31
Annual breakdown
- Gross
- $39,460
- Federal
- $2,555
- FICA
- $3,019
- State + local
- $0
- Net
- $33,886
- Marginal federal rate
- 12.0%
- Marginal state rate
- 0.0%
2026 federal brackets (Rev. Proc. 2025-32) and 2026 state rules. Estimates assume wages are your only income and use annual liability, so your actual withholding can differ slightly.
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BLS occupation: Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (SOC 51-9083). Excludes the self-employed.
Frequently asked questions
How much does an ophthalmic laboratory technician make an hour?
The median hourly wage is $18.97; the average is $20.76.
What is the salary range for an ophthalmic laboratory technician?
The bottom 10% earn under $33,530 and the top 10% earn over $57,380 a year.
How much is $39,460 after taxes?
About $33,886 a year in Texas (no state income tax) or $32,812 in California for a single filer in 2026.
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