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Ophthalmic Lab Techs
Job Numbers and Growth
Across the US there are 29,000 ophthalmic lab techs. This occupation has an unemployment level that is low.
Part-Time Work and Self-Employment
Employees may end up working less than full time; 13% of those in the career did so in 2008.
Training and Education
Finding jobs is easier for ophthalmic lab techs with moderate-term on-the-job training. Recent government surveys (2008) show that 12% of workers have received at least a 4 year degree. Employees who attended college, but do not have a degree make up 46% of the total. A high school diploma was all the education obtained by 43% of ophthalmic lab techs. Recommended schools are shown in the column to the right; request information from them to help you decide which, if any, could help you with this career.
Area Job Conditions
The fewest jobs (per capita) are found in Riverside (California), Louisville (Kentucky), and Sacramento (California), and the most jobs are found in St. Cloud (Minnesota), Dover (Delaware), and Boulder (Colorado).
The earnings potential (not adjusted for cost of living) is highest in Ann Arbor (Michigan), Oakland (California), and Boulder (Colorado). However, the potential is lowest in Dallas (Texas), Oklahoma City (Oklahoma), and Virginia Beach (Virginia).
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Ophthalmic Lab Techs: Job and Salary Data by Metropolitan Area
The table below shows data for Ophthalmic Lab Techs, as of 2008. The Popularity in Area number tells you how common jobs for Ophthalmic Lab Techs are in the area, compared to other US metro areas. A value of 1.0 means an average number of people in the position for area population. Lower numbers mean fewer of these positions in the metro area. The most popular areas for Ophthalmic Lab Techs are starred 
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| State | Area | Positions | Typical Pay | Popularity in Area |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | Birmingham | 140 | $29,360 | 1.6 |
| Alabama | Montgomery | 50 | $30,190 | 1.8 |
| Arizona | Phoenix | 820 | $29,410 | 2.6 |
| California | Oakland | 400 | $38,480 | 2.3 |
| California | Riverside | 90 | $31,160 | 0.4 |
| California | Sacramento | 40 | $35,350 | 0.3 |
| California | San Jose | 110 | $35,210 | 0.7 |
| Colorado | Boulder | 180 | $45,450 | 7 |
| Connecticut | Hartford | 130 | $35,250 | 1.3 |
| Delaware | Dover | 70 | $25,160 | 8.7 |
| District of Columbia | Washington | 350 | $29,040 | 0.9 |
| Florida | Cape Coral | 50 | $29,410 | 1.5 |
| Florida | Jacksonville | 190 | $30,840 | 1.9 |
| Florida | Miami | 350 | $29,930 | 2.1 |
| Florida | Pensacola | 60 | $26,450 | 2.5 |
| Florida | Sarasota | 190 | $25,540 | 4.4 |
| Florida | Sebastian | 40 | $26,870 | 5.7 |
| Florida | Tallahassee | 40 | $25,820 | 1.5 |
| Florida | Tampa | 1,200 | $26,830 | 5.9 |
| Florida | West Palm Beach | 180 | $29,510 | 2 |
| Georgia | Atlanta | 750 | $26,830 | 1.9 |
| Illinois | Chicago | 490 | $33,750 | 0.8 |
| Illinois | Springfield | 50 | $26,210 | 3.1 |
| Iowa | Des Moines | 90 | $27,470 | 1.7 |
| Kansas | Topeka | 50 | $25,610 | 2.9 |
| Kansas | Wichita | 70 | $28,910 | 1.4 |
| Kentucky | Lexington | 80 | $24,150 | 2 |
| Kentucky | Louisville | 40 | $27,220 | 0.4 |
| Louisiana | Baton Rouge | 100 | $26,480 | 1.6 |
| Louisiana | New Orleans | 140 | $25,770 | 1.6 |
| Maryland | Baltimore | 150 | $28,630 | 0.7 |
| Maryland | Bethesda | 150 | $27,570 | 1.6 |
| Massachusetts | Boston | 160 | $31,920 | 0.6 |
| Michigan | Ann Arbor | 70 | $39,460 | 2.6 |
| Michigan | Warren | 350 | $36,060 | 1.8 |
| Minnesota | Minneapolis | 650 | $33,370 | 2.2 |
| Minnesota | St Cloud | 140 | $24,200 | 8.8 |
| Mississippi | Jackson | 80 | $24,100 | 1.9 |
| Missouri | Kansas City | 610 | $31,110 | 3.5 |
| Missouri | Springfield | 100 | $25,850 | 3.2 |
| Missouri | St Louis | 460 | $33,250 | 2 |
| Nebraska | Omaha | 130 | $24,080 | 1.7 |
| Nevada | Reno | 120 | $27,710 | 3.6 |
| New Hampshire | Portsmouth | 40 | $25,880 | 4.8 |
| New Jersey | Edison | 200 | $32,720 | 1.2 |
| New Jersey | Trenton | 30 | $29,290 | 0.9 |
| New Mexico | Albuquerque | 160 | $30,230 | 2.5 |
| New York | Nassau | 640 | $32,660 | 3 |
| New York | New York | 890 | $36,230 | 1 |
| New York | Syracuse | 140 | $29,890 | 2.7 |
| North Carolina | Charlotte | 90 | $33,030 | 0.6 |
| Ohio | Cincinnati | 140 | $30,900 | 0.8 |
| Ohio | Cleveland | 200 | $29,820 | 1.1 |
| Ohio | Toledo | 50 | 1 | |
| Oklahoma | Oklahoma City | 160 | $21,070 | 1.7 |
| Oregon | Portland | 280 | $31,390 | 1.6 |
| Pennsylvania | Allentown | 80 | $31,920 | 1.4 |
| Pennsylvania | Altoona | 60 | $23,770 | 6.8 |
| Pennsylvania | Erie | 40 | $26,620 | 2 |
| Pennsylvania | Harrisburg | 100 | $32,520 | 1.9 |
| Pennsylvania | Lancaster | 170 | $29,930 | 4.4 |
| Pennsylvania | Philadelphia | 680 | $28,550 | 2.1 |
| Pennsylvania | Pittsburgh | 200 | $26,060 | 1 |
| Pennsylvania | Scranton | 220 | $24,850 | 5.2 |
| Pennsylvania | York | 70 | $28,370 | 2.4 |
| Rhode Island | Providence | 190 | $27,190 | 2 |
| South Carolina | Greenville | 140 | $29,650 | 2.8 |
| South Dakota | Sioux Falls | 40 | $26,680 | 1.8 |
| Tennessee | Johnson City | 50 | $23,740 | 4.4 |
| Tennessee | Memphis | 170 | $28,090 | 1.6 |
| Tennessee | Nashville | 190 | $25,780 | 1.5 |
| Texas | College Station | 30 | $24,460 | 2.6 |
| Texas | Dallas | 800 | $22,780 | 2.3 |
| Texas | Houston | 470 | $26,650 | 1.1 |
| Texas | San Antonio | 570 | $22,170 | 4 |
| Virginia | Roanoke | 40 | $24,200 | 1.6 |
| Virginia | Virginia Beach | 690 | $21,410 | 5.5 |
| Washington | Spokane | 60 | $41,090 | 1.8 |
| West Virginia | Parkersburg | 30 | $22,210 | 2.9 |
| Wisconsin | Madison | 80 | $33,330 | 1.5 |
| Wisconsin | Milwaukee | 260 | 1.8 |
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