Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians Salary
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians in Colorado Springs, CO make a median of $44,150 a year, or about $21.23 an hour. The range runs from $39K at the entry level to $57K for experienced workers.
So what does $44K get you in Colorado Springs?
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Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for ophthalmic laboratory technicians in metros near Colorado Springs, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial | $53K | , |
| Omaha | $41K | , |
| Albuquerque | $39K | , |
| Oklahoma City | $36K | , |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Colorado Springs, CO
Entry-level ophthalmic laboratory technicians (10th percentile) start around $39K. Mid-career wages sit at $44K. Top earners bring in $57K or more, a $18K spread from bottom to top.
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
View Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians salary in all states
| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | $62K | +58% | 170 |
| New Hampshire | $59K | +51% | 180 |
| Washington | $49K | +25% | 260 |
| Colorado | $49K | +23% | 320 |
| Rhode Island | $47K | +20% | 70 |
| New Jersey | $47K | +20% | N/A |
| California | $47K | +20% | 1,630 |
| Maryland | $47K | +19% | 360 |
| Ohio | $46K | +17% | 560 |
| Oregon | $46K | +16% | 250 |
| Michigan | $45K | +15% | 330 |
| Georgia | $45K | +14% | 960 |
| Kansas | $45K | +14% | N/A |
| North Carolina | $44K | +12% | 210 |
| Maine | $44K | +10% | 50 |
| Massachusetts | $43K | +9% | N/A |
| Wisconsin | $43K | +9% | 200 |
| New York | $42K | +8% | 1,250 |
| Nebraska | $41K | +3% | 170 |
| Minnesota | $40K | +2% | 1,110 |
| Nevada | $39K | -1% | 240 |
| Missouri | $39K | -2% | 360 |
| Arizona | $39K | -2% | 150 |
| New Mexico | $39K | -2% | 130 |
| Florida | $38K | -4% | 1,230 |
| Texas | $38K | -4% | 3,380 |
| Pennsylvania | $38K | -5% | 510 |
| Tennessee | $37K | -5% | 130 |
| Indiana | $37K | -5% | 330 |
| Louisiana | $37K | -6% | 300 |
| West Virginia | $37K | -6% | N/A |
| Arkansas | $37K | -6% | 170 |
| Alabama | $37K | -6% | 190 |
| Illinois | $37K | -7% | 830 |
| Kentucky | $37K | -7% | 610 |
| Oklahoma | $36K | -10% | 210 |
| Mississippi | $35K | -11% | 220 |
| Virginia | $34K | -13% | 470 |
| South Carolina | $34K | -13% | 130 |
| Iowa | $34K | -14% | 100 |
Showing 1–10 of 40 states
BLS does not publish data for every state when sample sizes are too small
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Frequently asked questions
What’s the entry-level salary for ophthalmic laboratory technicians in Colorado Springs?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new ophthalmic laboratory technicians typically earn — is $39K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $2,323/month.
Is ophthalmic laboratory technician a high-paying job in Colorado Springs?
Local pay is 12% above the national median — $44K here vs. $39K nationally.
How does Colorado Springs compare to the national average for ophthalmic laboratory technicians?
Colorado Springs pays $44K median vs. the U.S. average of $39K — that’s +12%.
How much do ophthalmic laboratory technicians make in Colorado Springs, CO?
The median is $44,150 a year, that works out to about $21 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $38,710, and experienced ophthalmic laboratory technicians can clear $56,970. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $44K enough to live in Colorado Springs?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,964/month after taxes. Rent data is not available for this area.
How far does a ophthalmic laboratory technicians salary go in Colorado Springs?
Colorado Springs 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 $44,150 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.