Ophthalmic Medical Technicians Salary in Blacksburg, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA

Median annual salary $36,820 -16.5% vs national
Median hourly $17.70
10th percentile $31,960
90th percentile $46,860
Employed locally 30
National median $44,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,960
    25th
    $36,330
    50th (median)
    $36,820
    75th
    $44,860
    90th
    $46,860

    Blacksburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,627 2023 • Census ACS
    Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary vs area income 57% Median Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary is 43% 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
    Vallejo, CA $57,600
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $49,350
    Charlottesville, VA $47,240
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $46,100
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $46,050

    Related occupations in Blacksburg, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$81,430
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$54,350
    Pharmacy Technicians$39,430
    Pharmacists$132,900
    Physical Therapists$90,170
    Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$50,140

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Ophthalmic Medical Technicians in Blacksburg, VA is $17.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.53 or more per hour.

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

    The median Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary in Blacksburg, VA is 16.5% 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 Blacksburg?

    Entry-level Ophthalmic Medical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $31,960 per year in Blacksburg, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,330.