Average Hourly
$23.34
Range Hourly
$10.15 – $32.45
Average Yearly
$50,335
Range Yearly
$37,739 – $60,782
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There are no standard education requirements. Usually optical laboratory technicians are trained on the job in optical prescription labs.
Average hourly |
Range hourly |
Average yearly |
Range yearly |
$23.34 |
$10.15 - $32.45 |
$50,335 |
$37,739 - $60,782 |
Disclaimer: There were not enough data on the salary on this job. Based on several job advertisement the salary/wages of typical lab assistant has been given.
High
Employment outlook is mostly good across provinces. More information is available here.
This is a very entry-level position. With time on the job, technicians may become supervisors in labs. Or they may move into related fields such as repairing optometric diagnostic tools. Some technicians study to become opticians. Learn more
0-1 year
Generally none. One possible training option might be found here.
Customer service, the ability to study and interpret customer issues, the ability to focus on details, diligence, a good sense of spatial relationships, good fine motor skills (to manipulate small objects and instruments), patience and perseverance, teamwork
Optical laboratory technicians work in labs and often on the feet. Allergic reactions to the chemical agents in the lab can be a potential hazard. They usually work a standard 40-hour week. Learn more
Need to connect with an optical lab. Also, completing online optometric assistant courses can be a starting point.