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Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians average salary by city in California
- San Francisco$60,920
- Los Angeles$57,460
- Riverside$51,900
- Modesto$45,610
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco | $60,920 | $51,090 | $46,260 | $49,281 | 116 |
| Los Angeles | $57,460 | $50,120 | $40,170 | $46,709 | 114 |
| Riverside | $51,900 | $47,470 | $42,890 | $42,575 | 106 |
| Modesto | $45,610 | $40,570 | $39,270 | $37,868 | 104 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; California State Disability Insurance (1.3% of wages, paid by employees) is not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 51-9083.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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