The median annual wage for Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians in New York is $37,030 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $39,940.
Pay spans roughly $32,090 at the 10th percentile to $49,450 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $17.80 per hour. An estimated 1,420 people work as ophthalmic laboratory technicians in New York.
| Median (annual) | $37,030 |
| Mean (annual) | $39,940 |
| Median (hourly) | $17.80 |
| 10th percentile | $32,090 |
| 90th percentile | $49,450 |
| Employment | 1,420 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.