Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians
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Calculated automation risk
Imminent Risk (81-100%): Occupations in this level have an extremely high likelihood of being automated in the near future. These jobs consist primarily of repetitive, predictable tasks with little need for human judgment.
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Growth
The number of 'Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians' job openings is expected to rise 1.6% by 2033
Total employment, and estimated job openings
Updated projections are due 09-2025.
Wages
In 2023, the median annual wage for 'Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians' was $37,720, or $18 per hour
'Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians' were paid 21.5% lower than the national median wage, which stood at $48,060
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Volume
As of 2023 there were 18,240 people employed as 'Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians' within the United States.
This represents around < 0.001% of the employed workforce across the country
Put another way, around 1 in 8 thousand people are employed as 'Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians'.
Job description
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.
SOC Code: 51-9083.00
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