Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians pay range in Detroit
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $38,540 a year or less, while the top 10% make $49,380 or more. The middle half of ophthalmic laboratory technicians in Detroit earn between $41,830 and $49,380.
- $39K10th
- $42K25th
- $46KMedian
- $49K75th
- $49K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $45,020 | $3,752 | $21.64 |
| Median | $46,280 | $3,857 | $22.25 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $41,830 | $3,486 | $20.11 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $49,380 | $4,115 | $23.74 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians pay in Detroit vs. Michigan and the U.S.
Ophthalmic laboratory technicians in Detroit earn about the same as the Michigan average ($44,170) and 4% more than the U.S. average ($43,190). At the median the gap is +17% against the U.S. median of $39,460.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit | $45,020 | $46,280 | $38,540 | $49,380 | 230 |
| Michigan | $44,170 | $45,490 | $36,620 | $49,380 | 330 |
| 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 Detroit
On the average salary of $45,020, a single filer in Detroit takes home about $35,745 a year, or $2,979 a month and $1,375 every two weeks. Taxes take 21% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Detroit's local income tax (2.4%).
Is Detroit a good place for ophthalmic laboratory technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Detroit area are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 100.3), so the average $45,020 buys what about $44,886 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Detroit ($52,080). A typical home costs $269,080, or 6.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians salary in other Michigan cities
Detroit ranks 1st of 2 Michigan metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Detroit$45,020
- Grand Rapids$45,000
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 Detroit: questions
How much do ophthalmic laboratory technicians make an hour in Detroit?
$21.64 an hour on average, and $22.25 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level ophthalmic laboratory technicians salary in Detroit?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $38,540 a year and the 25th percentile is $41,830, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the ophthalmic laboratory technicians take-home pay in Detroit?
About $35,745 a year ($2,979 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $45,020. Includes Detroit's local income tax (2.4%).
Do ophthalmic laboratory technicians earn more in Detroit than elsewhere?
The average here is 4% more 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 Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI (19820). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.8%.
- 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 (2025 rules). Includes Detroit's local income tax (2.4%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.03, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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