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Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians in The United States

(Técnicos de laboratorio oftálmico)

Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians -- Cut, grind, and polish eyeglasses, contact lenses, or other precision optical elements. Assemble and mount lenses into frames or process other optical elements.

SOC (Standard Occupational Classification)51-9083.00
Career InterestsRC
Minimum education required(High school)
High school diploma or equivalent
Minimum work experience required(None)
None
Job training required(Mod OJT)
Moderate-term on-the-job training
Growth Outlook (projected percentage growth in jobs per year from 2018-2028)1.12 (moderate growth)
Current number of workers in USA (2018)29,400
Projected number of workers in USA (2028)32,700
Average Annual Openings in USA (2018-2028)4,100
 
Average entry-level annual salary in USA (2019)$23,140
Average annual salary for all workers in USA (2019)$34,800
Average experienced-worker annual salary for all workers in USA (2019)$49,850
Career ClusterHealth Science
(Ciencia De la Salud)
Major Occupational GroupProduction

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