Ophthalmic Medical Technicians Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $41,240 -6.4% vs national
Median hourly $19.83
10th percentile $34,150
90th percentile $52,850
Employed locally 690
National median $44,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,150
    25th
    $36,080
    50th (median)
    $41,240
    75th
    $46,740
    90th
    $52,850

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary vs area income 42% Median Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary is 58% 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $47,720
    Sherman-Denison, TX $40,870
    College Station-Bryan, TX $39,290
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $39,260
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $37,240
    Corpus Christi, TX $37,080

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $94,900
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $63,100
    Pharmacy Technicians $45,300
    Nurse Practitioners $132,530
    Physical Therapists $100,690
    Speech-Language Pathologists $102,410

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Ophthalmic Medical Technicians in Austin, TX is $19.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.41 or more per hour.

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

    The median Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary in Austin, TX is 6.4% 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 Austin?

    Entry-level Ophthalmic Medical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $34,150 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,080.