Ophthalmic Medical Technicians Salary in Atlanta, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA

Median annual salary $38,210 -13.3% vs national
Median hourly $18.37
10th percentile $26,960
90th percentile $67,860
Employed locally 790
National median $44,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,960
    25th
    $37,140
    50th (median)
    $38,210
    75th
    $49,140
    90th
    $67,860

    Atlanta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,338 2023 • Census ACS
    Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary vs area income 44% Median Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary is 56% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $60,810
    Minnesota $60,810
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $58,790

    Nearby metros — Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sheboygan, WI $50,190
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $46,590
    Michigan $45,070
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $44,660
    Chattanooga, TN-GA $39,660
    Brunswick-St. Simons, GA $39,580

    Related occupations in Atlanta, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$96,370
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$63,190
    Pharmacy Technicians$40,050
    Pharmacists$136,260
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$66,040
    Nurse Practitioners$128,640

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Ophthalmic Medical Technicians in Atlanta, GA is $18.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.87 or more per hour.

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

    The median Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary in Atlanta, GA is 13.3% below 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 Atlanta?

    Entry-level Ophthalmic Medical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $26,960 per year in Atlanta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,140.