Some workers belong to unions. These workers tend to earn higher wages than non-union workers. Wages also vary by area of the country.
Lens grinders and polishers who work full time often receive benefits. Typical benefits include sick leave, paid vacation, and health insurance.
Ophthalmic laboratory technicians (SOC 51-9083)
| Location |
Pay Period | |
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| 25% |
Median |
75% |
||
| Illinois | Hourly | $14.73 | $17.08 | $20.87 |
| Yearly | $30,633 | $35,523 | $43,401 | |
| Cook County | Hourly | $14.91 | $18.04 | $22.64 |
| Yearly | $31,006 | $37,506 | $47,075 | |
| Du Page County | Hourly | $16.32 | $20.00 | $23.67 |
| Yearly | $33,939 | $41,596 | $49,226 | |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area | Hourly | $13.85 | $14.50 | $19.05 |
| Yearly | $28,822 | $30,168 | $39,636 | |
| Rock Island-Moline Area | Hourly | $15.61 | $17.81 | $17.81 |
| Yearly | $32,471 | $37,044 | $37,044 | |
| United States | Hourly | $16.65 | $18.13 | $21.90 |
| Yearly | $34,630 | $37,720 | $45,540 | |