Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians Salary
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians in Colorado make a median of $48,540 a year, or about $23.34 an hour. The range runs from $43K at the entry level to $64K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Colorado. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $49K get you in Colorado?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Colorado
Entry-level ophthalmic laboratory technicians (10th percentile) start around $43K. Mid-career wages sit at $49K. Top earners bring in $64K or more, a $21K spread from bottom to top.
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians salary by metro in Colorado
2 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial | $53K | +8% | 120 |
| Colorado Springs | $44K | -9% | 50 |
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Frequently asked questions
Can a ophthalmic laboratory technician afford a 2BR apartment alone in Colorado?
It’s a stretch — at the median salary of $49K, rent takes 36.6% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,187/month. The 30% guideline puts the comfortable ceiling at roughly $1,000/month in rent — so roommates or a 1-bedroom would ease the math significantly.
What’s the entry-level salary for ophthalmic laboratory technicians in Colorado?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new ophthalmic laboratory technicians typically earn — is $43K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $2,576/month.
Is ophthalmic laboratory technician a high-paying job in Colorado?
Local pay is 23% above the national median — $49K here vs. $39K nationally.
How does Colorado compare to the national average for ophthalmic laboratory technicians?
Colorado pays $49K median vs. the U.S. average of $39K — that’s +23%.
How much do ophthalmic laboratory technicians make in Colorado?
The median is $48,540 a year, that works out to about $23 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $42,940, and experienced ophthalmic laboratory technicians can clear $63,610. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $49K enough to live in Colorado?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,242/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,187/month, which eats 36.6% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a ophthalmic laboratory technicians salary go in Colorado?
Colorado has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median ophthalmic laboratory technicians salary is worth about $48,540 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do ophthalmic laboratory technicians get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.