Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians
Cut, grind, and polish eyeglasses, contact lenses, or other precision optical elements.
SOC 51-9083
AI exposure: 58/100
exposed tier. The score is a relative index of task exposure from 0 to 100. It is not a percentage chance of losing a job or a forecast of layoffs. Individual tasks, employer choices, adoption, and regulation all matter.
| Occupation | Exposure /100 | Median annual wage | Stored growth projection | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians | 58 | $37,180 | +5% | 26,300 |
Skills associated with this occupation
- Attention to Detail
- Fine Motor Skills
- Technical Knowledge
- Coordination
- Mathematics
Frequently asked questions
Will AI replace Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians?
The Index cannot predict whether AI will replace an individual Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians role. Its 58/100 score is a relative estimate of task exposure, not a probability of job loss.
What does the exposure score mean?
The published value is 58/100, in the Exposed band. Higher values indicate greater estimated exposure within the model. It is not a measured share of tasks or a government employment forecast.
What wage and growth figures are available?
The source profile lists $37,180 median annual wage and 5% projected growth, with no source projection window recorded. Check original source dates and local conditions before treating those as current opportunities.
Can my personal assessment differ?
Yes. A generated assessment can consider the tasks you describe; an occupation-based fallback uses a broader baseline. Both are estimates. A different result is not proof that your job has changed.
Sources and methodology
The score is a relative index of task exposure from 0 to 100. It is not a percentage chance of losing a job or a forecast of layoffs. Individual tasks, employer choices, adoption, and regulation all matter.
The Index uses stored BLS-based occupation data. O*NET, OECD capability indicators, and task-exposure research are contextual references. The derivation of the stored occupation scores is not reproducibly documented in the published dataset.
The source snapshot does not record the wage-survey year or employment-projection window. Check the original BLS release before treating these figures as current. Editorial changes and export dates do not establish data freshness.
Related occupations
| Occupation | Exposure /100 | Median annual wage | Stored growth projection | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver/Sales Workers | 58 | $36,170 | +3% | 434,800 |
| Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing | 58 | $38,520 | -3% | 37,800 |
| Counter and Rental Clerks | 58 | $35,740 | +3% | 480,200 |
| Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders | 58 | $35,680 | +3% | 30,400 |
| Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders | 58 | $38,680 | +3% | 5,600 |
| Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other | 58 | $40,590 | +3% | 542,100 |
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