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Optical Laboratory Technician Hourly Rate

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Updated: 23 May 2013

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Optical Laboratory Technician 2013 Total Pay (?

XAll compensation data shown are gross, national 10th to 90th percentile ranges. Pay can vary greatly by location. To view local data, take the PayScale survey.

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$18,647 - $39,397

(Median)

19K

31K

39K

MEDIAN: $23,894

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National Pay Data

	National Hourly Rate Data (? XAll compensation data shown are gross, national 10th to 90th percentile ranges. Pay can vary greatly by location. To view local data, take the PayScale survey. )	$0	$9	$18	$27
Hourly Rate	$8.62 - $16.98
Overtime	$11.15 - $26.43

	National Annualized Data (? XAll compensation data shown are gross, national 10th to 90th percentile ranges. Pay can vary greatly by location. To view local data, take the PayScale survey. )	$0	$18K	$36K	$54K
Bonus	$0.00 - $1,202
Total Pay (? XTotal Pay combines base annual salary or hourly wage, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job. It does not include equity (stock) compensation, cash value of retirement benefits, or the value of other non-cash benefits (e.g. healthcare). )	$18,647 - $39,397
Country: United States \| Currency: USD \| Updated: 23 May 2013 \| Individuals Reporting: 136

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Optical Laboratory Technician Job Listings

eyeglass sales / optical technician

Mar 08

Eyeglasses on Easton - Somerset, NJ

Busy Somerset Optometrist seeks experienced eyeglass sales assistant and/ or optical technician (optician) flexible part-time hours perfect for intern, student... - Indeed

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Optical Technician 2

Apr 26

Northrop Grumman - East Hartford, CT

Optical Technician 2 Requisition ID : 12012679... 1st Shift Description The Optical Technician 2 position will support optical testing, assembly, and... - Indeed

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Optical Network Technician

May 24

TEKsystems - Denver, CO

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Optical Laboratory Technician Tasks

Assemble and mount lenses into frames or process other optical elements.
Based on training and role, set up and operate machine various aspects of cutting, grinding and/or polishing lens according to prescriptions.

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Companies and Industries for Optical Laboratory Technician Salaries

Popular Employers

Hourly Rate


LensCrafters Inc.	$8.48 - $15.92

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Popular Industries

Hourly Rate


Optometrist's Office	$8.60 - $18.62
Eyeglasses Store	$8.72 - $18.03
Retail	$8.47 - $17.92
Ophthalmologist's Office	$9.00 - $18.74
Prescription Glasses Manufacturing	$8.56 - $19.42

Key Statistics for Optical Laboratory Technician Salaries and Jobs

Gender

	Female 37%			Male 63%
Hourly Rate:	$9.84 - $15.96			$10.10 - $14.36

Years of Experience

Less than 1 year

1-4 years

48%

5-9 years

15%

10-19 years

18%

20 years or more

12%

Top Degrees

Hourly Rate


Bachelor's Degree	$7.60 - $19.70
Associate's Degree	$9.83 - $13.02

Most Common Health Benefits

	Medical: 59%		Dental: 46%
	Vision: 44%		None: 32%

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