The median annual wage for Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians in Columbia, SC is $35,260 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $41,980.
Pay spans roughly $27,520 at the 10th percentile to $70,660 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $16.95 per hour. An estimated 50 people work as ophthalmic laboratory technicians in Columbia, SC.
| Median (annual) | $35,260 |
| Mean (annual) | $41,980 |
| Median (hourly) | $16.95 |
| 10th percentile | $27,520 |
| 90th percentile | $70,660 |
| Employment | 50 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.