Ophthalmic Medical Technicians Salary in Albany, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY

Median annual salary $48,720 +10.5% vs national
Median hourly $23.42
10th percentile $36,920
90th percentile $60,410
Employed locally 320
National median $44,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,920
    25th
    $47,510
    50th (median)
    $48,720
    75th
    $51,180
    90th
    $60,410

    Albany economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,072 2023 • Census ACS
    Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary vs area income 57% Median Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary is 43% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Ophthalmic Medical Technicians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $101,440
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $65,000
    Duluth, MN-WI $61,880
    Minnesota $60,810
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $60,810
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $58,790

    Nearby metros — Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Ithaca, NY $49,710
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $49,350
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $49,040
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $47,370
    Utica-Rome, NY $45,390
    Albany, OR $45,140

    Related occupations in Albany, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$92,470
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$60,030
    Pharmacy Technicians$38,340
    Pharmacists$133,360
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$79,200
    Nurse Practitioners$129,490

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Ophthalmic Medical Technicians make per hour in Albany?

    The median hourly wage for Ophthalmic Medical Technicians in Albany, NY is $23.42, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.19 or more per hour.

    Is Albany above or below average for Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salaries?

    The median Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary in Albany, NY is 10.5% above the national median of $44,080. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Ophthalmic Medical Technicians in Albany?

    Entry-level Ophthalmic Medical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $36,920 per year in Albany, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,510.