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Optical technician salary in United States (Updated 2026)

How much does an Optical Technician make in the United States?

Average base salary

$21.80
Average $21.80
Low $13.99
High $33.97

The average salary for a optical technician is $21.80 per hour in the United States. 679 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 17, 2026).

Optical Technician job openings in United States

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Lead Optical Lab Technician FT...
Eyemart Express3.1out of 5 stars.
Baytown, TX
Full-time
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Optical Technician in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Planet Labs
 
$162,550per year
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Southwestern College
 
$155,865per year
Tailored Management
 
$135,200per year
Dolby
 
$107,150per year
Coherent Corp.
 
$100,813per year
North Wind Group
 
$95,163per year

Highest paying cities for Optical Technicians near United States

  1. Santa Clara, CA
    $34.34 per hour
  2. Fairport, NY
    $28.46 per hour
  3. Rochester, NY
    $26.44 per hour
  4. Pleasanton, CA
    $26.36 per hour
  5. Brooklyn, NY
    $23.89 per hour

Where can an Optical Technician earn more?

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