About
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.
New job opportunities are less likely in the future.
$37.7k
Annual median Salary
Education
These occupations usually require a high school diploma.
56%
High school diploma or equivalent
15%
Some college, no degree
9%
Post-secondary certificate
Careers
Typical Job Titles
Lab Technician (Laboratory Technician)
Optical Lab Technician (Optical Laboratory Technician)
Optical Technician
Surfacing Technician