Eyeglass Maker Career

*A job as an Eyeglass Maker falls under the broader career category of Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians. The information on this page will generally apply to all careers in this category but may not specifically apply to this career title.

Job Description for 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. Includes precision lens polishers or grinders, centerer-edgers, and lens mounters.


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Ophthalmic Laboratory Technician Career

Salary Info

Median Annual Wage

$41,280

Median Hourly Wage

$19.85*

Total Employed Nationally

18,240


Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2023 wage data and 2022-2032 employment projections. "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2022-2032). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.