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Job outlook for lens coating technicians in the United States
Are lens coating technician jobs in demand?
Yes, lens coating technician jobs are in demand. Lens coating technician demand is projected to grow 2% from 2018 to 2028.
Lens coating technician job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of lens coating technician jobs and the average lens coating technician salary over time.
Lens coating technician jobs over time
Lens coating technician job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,329 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 3,162 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 3,362 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 7,101 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 6,918 | 0.00% |
Average lens coating technician salary over time
Lens coating technician salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $33,238 | $15.98 | +4.6% |
| 2024 | $31,790 | $15.28 | +4.6% |
| 2023 | $30,396 | $14.61 | +2.9% |
| 2022 | $29,540 | $14.20 | +3.1% |
| 2021 | $28,641 | $13.77 | +2.7% |
Lens coating technician jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of lens coating technician job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where lens coating technicians earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for lens coating technicians
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 177 | 13% |
| 2 | Alaska | 739,795 | 80 | 11% |
| 3 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 715 | 10% |
| 4 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 305 | 10% |
| 5 | Delaware | 961,939 | 94 | 10% |
| 6 | Vermont | 623,657 | 61 | 10% |
| 7 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 476 | 9% |
| 8 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 430 | 8% |
| 9 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 234 | 8% |
| 10 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 225 | 8% |
| 11 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 891 | 7% |
| 12 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 754 | 7% |
| 13 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 428 | 7% |
| 14 | Missouri | 6,113,532 | 410 | 7% |
| 15 | Alabama | 4,874,747 | 318 | 7% |
| 16 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 261 | 7% |
| 17 | Florida | 20,984,400 | 1,160 | 6% |
| 18 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 580 | 6% |
| 19 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 396 | 6% |
| 20 | Kentucky | 4,454,189 | 281 | 6% |
Most common cities for lens coating technicians
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Franklin Town | 1 | 3% | $32,514 |
| 2 | Jupiter | 1 | 2% | $30,333 |
| 3 | Saint Petersburg | 1 | 0% | $30,778 |