Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians pay range in Providence
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $39,090 a year or less, while the top 10% make $60,360 or more. The middle half of ophthalmic laboratory technicians in Providence earn between $42,560 and $50,390.
- $39K10th
- $43K25th
- $47KMedian
- $50K75th
- $60K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $47,990 | $3,999 | $23.07 |
| Median | $47,440 | $3,953 | $22.81 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $42,560 | $3,547 | $20.46 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $50,390 | $4,199 | $24.23 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year.
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians salary after taxes in Providence
On the average salary of $47,990, a single filer in Providence takes home about $39,557 a year, or $3,296 a month and $1,521 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% of gross pay.
The Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in RI | $39,557 | $3,296 |
| Working in MA | $38,660 | $3,222 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
Is Providence a good place for ophthalmic laboratory technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Providence area are 2% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 101.8), so the average $47,990 buys what about $47,154 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Providence ($53,680). A typical home costs $524,867, or 10.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians salary in nearby metro areas
- Boston, MA$46,750
- Manchester, NH$54,640
- New York, NY$41,650
- Philadelphia, PA$41,930
- Syracuse, NY$44,210
- York, PA$38,210
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
Does this match what you are paid?
Anonymous, no account. Results update as visitors answer.
Share your pay anonymously
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians salary in Providence: questions
How much do ophthalmic laboratory technicians make an hour in Providence?
$23.07 an hour on average, and $22.81 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level ophthalmic laboratory technicians salary in Providence?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $39,090 a year and the 25th percentile is $42,560, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the ophthalmic laboratory technicians take-home pay in Providence?
About $39,557 a year ($3,296 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $47,990. Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
Do ophthalmic laboratory technicians earn more in Providence than elsewhere?
The average here is 11% more than the U.S. metro average for this job ($43,419).
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 Providence-Warwick, RI-MA (39300). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.7%.
- 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). Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.07, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
Read the full methodology. Spotted an error? Tell us.