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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

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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

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