Ophthalmic Medical Technicians Salary in Boulder, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boulder, CO

Median annual salary $52,180 +18.4% vs national
Median hourly $25.09
10th percentile $44,360
90th percentile $69,290
Employed locally 180
National median $44,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,360
    25th
    $45,620
    50th (median)
    $52,180
    75th
    $63,600
    90th
    $69,290

    Boulder economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,772 2023 • Census ACS
    Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary vs area income 51% Median Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary is 49% 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
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $54,680
    Wisconsin $50,660
    Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $50,210
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $49,040

    Related occupations in Boulder, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $99,530
    Physical Therapists $98,780
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $69,740
    Dental Hygienists $125,980
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $75,420
    Speech-Language Pathologists $126,890

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Ophthalmic Medical Technicians in Boulder, CO is $25.09, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.29 or more per hour.

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

    The median Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary in Boulder, CO is 18.4% 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 Boulder?

    Entry-level Ophthalmic Medical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $44,360 per year in Boulder, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,620.