Ophthalmic Medical Technicians Salary in Ann Arbor, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Ann Arbor, MI

Median annual salary $48,310 +9.6% vs national
Median hourly $23.22
10th percentile $36,250
90th percentile $65,330
Employed locally 70
National median $44,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,250
    25th
    $41,030
    50th (median)
    $48,310
    75th
    $50,550
    90th
    $65,330

    Ann Arbor economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,156 2023 • Census ACS
    Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary vs area income 55% Median Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary is 45% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $60,810
    Minnesota $60,810
    Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $52,770
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $50,910
    Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $50,660
    Missoula, MT $49,430

    Related occupations in Ann Arbor, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$94,050
    Physicians, All Other$230,940
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$62,440
    Pharmacy Technicians$48,120
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$81,460
    Pharmacists$161,420

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Ophthalmic Medical Technicians make per hour in Ann Arbor?

    The median hourly wage for Ophthalmic Medical Technicians in Ann Arbor, MI is $23.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.28 or more per hour.

    Is Ann Arbor above or below average for Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salaries?

    The median Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary in Ann Arbor, MI is 9.6% 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 Ann Arbor?

    Entry-level Ophthalmic Medical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $36,250 per year in Ann Arbor, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,030.