Optical laboratory technician

Optical laboratory technicians grind and fit eyeglass lenses into frames according to prescriptions written by ophthalmologists or machine so that lens grinding are ground and polished. They then fit the frames to the patients. Some thalamic technicians work in retail stores that have optical departments

Average salary: $15,000- $20,000

Educational requirements

A high diploma or GED certificate is needed to begin optical laboratory training. Training programs last between six months and one year and are provided by vocational schools and community college. Some retails store optical departments provide on the job training.