What are the main factors that influence an Optical Laboratory Technician's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change An Optical Laboratory Technician's salary?

An Optical Laboratory Technician's salary grows with experience: starting around $68,722 for beginners, reaching about $71,804 at mid-level, and approach $73,731 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Optical Laboratory Technician?

Optical Laboratory Technician salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Optical Laboratory Technician roles are District of Columbia $76,095, California $75,806, Massachusetts $74,796. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Optical Laboratory Technician roles make?

Salaries for Optical Laboratory Technician level roles vary by specialization: Optical Laboratory Manager: $186,092; Laboratory Technician IV: $108,700; Laboratory Technician III: $87,790; Laboratory Technician: $73,892; Laboratory Technician II: $70,090.

Optical Laboratory Technician Salary in Delaware

How much does an Optical Laboratory Technician make in Delaware?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for an Optical Laboratory Technician in Delaware is $69,600 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $33.

However, an Optical Laboratory Technician's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $79,209
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $60,565 to $74,630
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $52,339

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Optical Laboratory Technician Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$74,630	$6,219	$1,435	$36
Average	$69,600	$5,800	$1,338	$33
25th Percentile	$60,565	$5,047	$1,165	$29

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Key Factors That Influence Optical Laboratory Technician Salaries

An Optical Laboratory Technician's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Optical Laboratory Technician Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Optical Laboratory Technician's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $68,722
Early Career (1-2 years): $68,973
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $71,804
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $73,602
Expert (over 8 years): $73,731

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Optical Laboratory Technician	$68,722
Intermediate Level Optical Laboratory Technician	$68,973
Senior Level Optical Laboratory Technician	$71,804
Specialist Level Optical Laboratory Technician	$73,602
Expert Level Optical Laboratory Technician	$73,731

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How Do Optical Laboratory Technician Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Optical Laboratory Technicians. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $76,095.
California: $75,806.
Massachusetts: $74,796.

District of Columbia $76,095 California $75,806 Massachusetts $74,796 Washington $74,521 New Jersey $74,494 Alaska $74,398 Connecticut $73,449 New York $73,064

Hawaii $71,834 Rhode Island $71,257 Maryland $70,865 Minnesota $70,329 Colorado $70,123 Illinois $70,054 Oregon $69,793 Delaware $69,600

New Hampshire $69,479 Virginia $69,209 Pennsylvania $68,418 Nevada $68,020 North Dakota $67,889 Michigan $67,683 Wisconsin $67,607 Vermont $67,456

Texas $67,037 Maine $67,009 Arizona $66,968 Ohio $66,920 Georgia $66,288 Indiana $65,972 Wyoming $65,910 Utah $65,813

Iowa $65,772 Kansas $65,442 Louisiana $65,346 North Carolina $65,312 Missouri $65,298 Florida $65,030 Montana $64,886 Nebraska $64,748

Kentucky $64,673 South Carolina $64,398 Tennessee $64,226 Idaho $64,157 New Mexico $63,655 Oklahoma $63,545 Alabama $63,140 South Dakota $62,460

Arkansas $62,088 West Virginia $61,889 Mississippi $61,291

Top Paying Cities for Optical Laboratory Technicians

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Lincoln: $69,287
Little Creek: $69,794
Magnolia: $69,694

Lincoln, DE $69,287 Little Creek, DE $69,794 Magnolia, DE $69,694 Milford, DE $69,463 Marydel, DE $69,577 Millsboro, DE $68,996 Millville, DE $69,103 Milton, DE $69,222

Nassau, DE $69,273 Ocean View, DE $69,091 Rehoboth Beach, DE $69,224 Seaford, DE $69,263 Selbyville, DE $68,976 Smyrna, DE $69,842 Viola, DE $69,521 Woodside, DE $69,708

Bear, DE $69,547 Newark, DE $69,521 Claymont, DE $69,663 Delaware City, DE $69,590 Hockessin, DE $69,514 Kirkwood, DE $69,577 Middletown, DE $69,604 Montchanin, DE $69,530

New Castle, DE $69,541 Odessa, DE $69,638 Port Penn, DE $69,685 Rockland, DE $69,537 Saint Georges, DE $69,582 Townsend, DE $69,689 Winterthur, DE $69,545 Lewes, DE $69,249

Wilmington, DE $69,518 Dover, DE $69,794 Dover Afb, DE $69,426 Bethany Beach, DE $69,018 Bethel, DE $69,090 Bridgeville, DE $69,253 Camden Wyoming, DE $69,598 Cheswold, DE $69,771

Clayton, DE $69,774 Dagsboro, DE $68,970 Delmar, DE $68,859 Ellendale, DE $69,068 Felton, DE $69,457 Fenwick Island, DE $68,985 Frankford, DE $68,865 Frederica, DE $69,526

Georgetown, DE $68,944 Greenwood, DE $69,264 Harbeson, DE $69,018 Harrington, DE $69,369 Hartly, DE $69,585 Houston, DE $69,270 Kenton, DE $69,777 Laurel, DE $68,903

Yorklyn, DE $69,535

Optical Laboratory Technician Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Optical Laboratory Technician's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$60,565

Average $69,600/year

$74,630

$5,047

Average $5,800/month

$6,219

$1,165

Average $1,338/week

$1,435

$29

Average $33/hour

$36

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$74,630	$6,219	$1,435	$36
Average	$69,600	$5,800	$1,338	$33
25th Percentile	$60,565	$5,047	$1,165	$29

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