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

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

What industry pays the highest salary for Optical Technician?

The Healthcare industry offers the highest average compensation for Optical Technician roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

How does experience change An Optical Technician's salary?

An Optical Technician's salary grows with experience: starting around $66,093 for beginners, reaching about $69,052 at mid-level, and approach $70,903 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Optical Technician?

Optical Technician salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Optical Technician roles are District of Columbia $74,500, California $74,217, Massachusetts $73,228. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Optical Technician roles make?

Salaries for Optical Technician level roles vary by specialization: Optical Manager Sams Optical: $130,200; Optical Scientist: $99,473; Optical Manager: $74,112; Optical Engineering: $71,828; Optical Engineer: $69,699.

Optical Technician Salary in Delaware

How much does an Optical Technician make in Delaware?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for an Optical Technician in Delaware is $68,141 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $33.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $76,128
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $59,464 to $72,322
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $51,564

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Optical Technician Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$72,322	$6,027	$1,391	$35
Average	$68,141	$5,678	$1,310	$33
25th Percentile	$59,464	$4,955	$1,144	$29

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Key Factors That Influence Optical Technician Salaries

An Optical 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 Technician Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Optical 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): $66,093
Early Career (1-2 years): $66,334
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $69,052
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $70,780
Expert (over 8 years): $70,903

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Optical Technician	$66,093
Intermediate Level Optical Technician	$66,334
Senior Level Optical Technician	$69,052
Specialist Level Optical Technician	$70,780
Expert Level Optical Technician	$70,903

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How Do Optical 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 Technicians. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $74,500.
California: $74,217.
Massachusetts: $73,228.

District of Columbia $74,500 California $74,217 Massachusetts $73,228 Washington $72,959 New Jersey $72,932 Alaska $72,838 Connecticut $71,909 New York $71,533

Hawaii $70,328 Rhode Island $69,763 Maryland $69,379 Minnesota $68,855 Colorado $68,653 Illinois $68,585 Oregon $68,330 Delaware $68,141

New Hampshire $68,023 Virginia $67,758 Pennsylvania $66,984 Nevada $66,594 North Dakota $66,466 Michigan $66,264 Wisconsin $66,190 Vermont $66,042

Texas $65,632 Maine $65,605 Arizona $65,564 Ohio $65,517 Georgia $64,898 Indiana $64,589 Wyoming $64,528 Utah $64,434

Iowa $64,393 Kansas $64,070 Louisiana $63,976 North Carolina $63,943 Missouri $63,929 Florida $63,667 Montana $63,525 Nebraska $63,391

Kentucky $63,317 South Carolina $63,048 Tennessee $62,880 Idaho $62,812 New Mexico $62,321 Oklahoma $62,213 Alabama $61,816 South Dakota $61,150

Arkansas $60,787 West Virginia $60,592 Mississippi $60,006

Top Paying Cities for Optical 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: $67,835
Little Creek: $68,331
Magnolia: $68,233

Lincoln, DE $67,835 Little Creek, DE $68,331 Magnolia, DE $68,233 Milford, DE $68,007 Marydel, DE $68,118 Millsboro, DE $67,550 Millville, DE $67,654 Milton, DE $67,771

Nassau, DE $67,820 Ocean View, DE $67,643 Rehoboth Beach, DE $67,773 Seaford, DE $67,811 Selbyville, DE $67,530 Smyrna, DE $68,378 Viola, DE $68,063 Woodside, DE $68,246

Bear, DE $68,089 Newark, DE $68,063 Claymont, DE $68,203 Delaware City, DE $68,131 Hockessin, DE $68,057 Kirkwood, DE $68,118 Middletown, DE $68,145 Montchanin, DE $68,073

New Castle, DE $68,083 Odessa, DE $68,178 Port Penn, DE $68,224 Rockland, DE $68,079 Saint Georges, DE $68,123 Townsend, DE $68,228 Winterthur, DE $68,088 Lewes, DE $67,798

Wilmington, DE $68,061 Dover, DE $68,331 Dover Afb, DE $67,971 Bethany Beach, DE $67,571 Bethel, DE $67,641 Bridgeville, DE $67,801 Camden Wyoming, DE $68,139 Cheswold, DE $68,309

Clayton, DE $68,311 Dagsboro, DE $67,524 Delmar, DE $67,416 Ellendale, DE $67,621 Felton, DE $68,001 Fenwick Island, DE $67,539 Frankford, DE $67,421 Frederica, DE $68,069

Georgetown, DE $67,499 Greenwood, DE $67,812 Harbeson, DE $67,571 Harrington, DE $67,915 Hartly, DE $68,127 Houston, DE $67,818 Kenton, DE $68,314 Laurel, DE $67,458

Yorklyn, DE $68,077

Optical Technician Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Optical Technician roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Healthcare, offers compensation 20% above the average. Conversely, Optical Technician positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Optical Technician as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for an Optical Technician

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Healthcare	$81,770	$39.0	20%

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

Understanding how an Optical 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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$59,464

Average $68,141/year

$72,322

$4,955

Average $5,678/month

$6,027

$1,144

Average $1,310/week

$1,391

$29

Average $33/hour

$35

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$72,322	$6,027	$1,391	$35
Average	$68,141	$5,678	$1,310	$33
25th Percentile	$59,464	$4,955	$1,144	$29

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