Dental and Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians and Medical Appliance Technicians Wages
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The median annual wage for Dental and Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians and Medical Appliance Technicians is $44,640 nationally (2023 BLS OEWS). The 10th percentile is $31,950 and the 90th percentile is $72,470, showing the wide spread of wages in this occupation.
National Wage Distribution (2023)
Employment
64,970
P10
$31,950
P25
$36,760
Median
$44,640
P75
$56,280
P90
$72,470
National Wage Trend
How national median and mean wages for Dental and Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians and Medical Appliance Technicians have moved across BLS OEWS release years.
| Year | Median | Mean | P10 | P90 | Employment | YoY Median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $44,640 | $48,590 | $31,950 | $72,470 | 64,970 | — |
| 2022 | $41,180 | $46,240 | $29,900 | $66,070 | 69,220 | -7.75% |
| 2021 | $39,090 | $44,770 | $29,230 | $62,730 | 68,380 | -5.08% |
| 2020 | $38,620 | $42,130 | $25,770 | $63,910 | 70,650 | -1.2% |