Ophthalmic Medical Technicians Salary in Bismarck, ND

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bismarck, ND

Median annual salary $44,840 +1.7% vs national
Median hourly $21.56
10th percentile $39,560
90th percentile $60,360
Employed locally 50
National median $44,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,560
    25th
    $40,190
    50th (median)
    $44,840
    75th
    $46,810
    90th
    $60,360

    Bismarck economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,982 2023 • Census ACS
    Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary vs area income 53% Median Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary is 47% 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
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $58,790
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $55,220
    Bend, OR $50,340
    Portland-South Portland, ME $50,100
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $48,300
    Fargo, ND-MN $47,980

    Related occupations in Bismarck, ND

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $78,040
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $61,560
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $62,040
    Nurse Practitioners $124,810
    Physical Therapists $81,110
    Pharmacy Technicians $47,600

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Ophthalmic Medical Technicians in Bismarck, ND is $21.56, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.05 or more per hour.

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

    The median Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary in Bismarck, ND is 1.7% 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 Bismarck?

    Entry-level Ophthalmic Medical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $39,560 per year in Bismarck, ND. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,190.