The median annual wage for Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV is $47,100 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $49,770.
Pay spans roughly $38,070 at the 10th percentile to $68,810 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $22.64 per hour. An estimated 200 people work as ophthalmic laboratory technicians in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV.
| Median (annual) | $47,100 |
| Mean (annual) | $49,770 |
| Median (hourly) | $22.64 |
| 10th percentile | $38,070 |
| 90th percentile | $68,810 |
| Employment | 200 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.