Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians pay range in Baton Rouge
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $32,760 a year or less, while the top 10% make $50,610 or more. The middle half of ophthalmic laboratory technicians in Baton Rouge earn between $37,120 and $40,490.
- $33K10th
- $37K25th
- $39KMedian
- $40K75th
- $51K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $39,840 | $3,320 | $19.15 |
| Median | $39,260 | $3,272 | $18.88 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $37,120 | $3,093 | $17.85 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $40,490 | $3,374 | $19.47 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians pay in Baton Rouge vs. Louisiana and the U.S.
Ophthalmic laboratory technicians in Baton Rouge earn 6% more than the Louisiana average ($37,740) and 8% less than the U.S. average ($43,190). At the median the gap is -1% against the U.S. median of $39,460.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge | $39,840 | $39,260 | $32,760 | $50,610 | 90 |
| Louisiana | $37,740 | $37,160 | $30,880 | $45,530 | 300 |
| United States | $43,190 | $39,460 | $33,530 | $57,380 | 18,660 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians salary after taxes in Baton Rouge
On the average salary of $39,840, a single filer in Baton Rouge takes home about $33,382 a year, or $2,782 a month and $1,284 every two weeks. Taxes take 16% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Baton Rouge a good place for ophthalmic laboratory technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Baton Rouge area are 9% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 90.8), so the average $39,840 buys what about $43,886 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Baton Rouge ($48,710). A typical home costs $248,176, or 6.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians salary in nearby metro areas
- Beaumont, TX$35,630
- Houston, TX$43,350
- Little Rock, AR$39,360
- Dallas, TX$39,940
- Austin, TX$41,700
- Corpus Christi, TX$33,240
Highest-paying cities for ophthalmic laboratory technicians
San Francisco, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($60,920).
- San Francisco, CA$60,920
- Los Angeles, CA$57,460
- Manchester, NH$54,640
- Jacksonville, FL$53,480
- Seattle, WA$52,500
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Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians salary in Baton Rouge: questions
How much do ophthalmic laboratory technicians make an hour in Baton Rouge?
$19.16 an hour on average, and $18.87 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level ophthalmic laboratory technicians salary in Baton Rouge?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $32,760 a year and the 25th percentile is $37,120, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the ophthalmic laboratory technicians take-home pay in Baton Rouge?
About $33,382 a year ($2,782 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $39,840.
Do ophthalmic laboratory technicians earn more in Baton Rouge than elsewhere?
The average here is 8% less than the U.S. average for this job ($43,190).
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; area Baton Rouge, LA (12940). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.8%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.73, this job is 1.7 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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