Ophthalmic Medical Technicians Salary in Bakersfield, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bakersfield-Delano, CA

Median annual salary $39,740 -9.8% vs national
Median hourly $19.10
10th percentile $34,980
90th percentile $55,420
Employed locally 110
National median $44,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,980
    25th
    $36,300
    50th (median)
    $39,740
    75th
    $48,800
    90th
    $55,420

    Bakersfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,660 2023 • Census ACS
    Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary vs area income 59% Median Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary is 41% 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
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $101,440
    Vallejo, CA $57,600
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $55,220
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $52,620
    Ithaca, NY $49,710
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $49,350

    Related occupations in Bakersfield, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $127,510
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $74,580
    Pharmacy Technicians $48,680
    Pharmacists $162,340
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $51,850
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $88,810

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Ophthalmic Medical Technicians in Bakersfield, CA is $19.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.50 or more per hour.

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

    The median Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary in Bakersfield, CA is 9.8% 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 Bakersfield?

    Entry-level Ophthalmic Medical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $34,980 per year in Bakersfield, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,300.