Ophthalmic Medical Technicians Salary in Anchorage, AK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Anchorage, AK

Median annual salary $46,780 +6.1% vs national
Median hourly $22.49
10th percentile $40,720
90th percentile $62,040
National median $44,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,720
    25th
    $40,720
    50th (median)
    $46,780
    75th
    $60,860
    90th
    $62,040

    Anchorage economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,918 2023 • Census ACS
    Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary vs area income 49% Median Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary is 51% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $55,220
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $47,020
    Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL $46,410
    North Dakota $44,970
    South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI $44,740
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $39,740

    Related occupations in Anchorage, AK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$110,690
    Medical Records Specialists$59,120
    Pharmacy Technicians$50,440
    Physician Assistants$136,960
    Dental Hygienists$129,780
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$52,120

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Ophthalmic Medical Technicians in Anchorage, AK is $22.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.50 or more per hour.

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

    The median Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary in Anchorage, AK is 6.1% 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 Anchorage?

    Entry-level Ophthalmic Medical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $40,720 per year in Anchorage, AK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,720.