Ophthalmic Medical Technicians Salary in Amherst Town, MA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Amherst Town-Northampton, MA

Median annual salary $46,600 +5.7% vs national
Median hourly $22.41
10th percentile $34,960
90th percentile $61,360
Employed locally 120
National median $44,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,960
    25th
    $39,110
    50th (median)
    $46,600
    75th
    $56,570
    90th
    $61,360

    Amherst Town economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,391 2023 • Census ACS
    Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary vs area income 54% Median Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary is 46% 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
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $101,440
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $54,680
    Madison, WI $52,140
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $48,400
    Bozeman, MT $48,360
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $48,150

    Related occupations in Amherst Town, MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $99,780
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $72,570
    Pharmacy Technicians $44,030
    Nurse Practitioners $132,380
    Dental Hygienists $96,840
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $78,710

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Ophthalmic Medical Technicians make per hour in Amherst Town?

    The median hourly wage for Ophthalmic Medical Technicians in Amherst Town, MA is $22.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.46 or more per hour.

    Is Amherst Town above or below average for Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salaries?

    The median Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary in Amherst Town, MA is 5.7% 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 Amherst Town?

    Entry-level Ophthalmic Medical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $34,960 per year in Amherst Town, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,110.