Ophthalmic Medical Technicians Salary in Bremerton, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA

Median annual salary $44,060 +-0% vs national
Median hourly $21.18
10th percentile $38,440
90th percentile $64,750
Employed locally 60
National median $44,080

Compare Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary & buying power

Type a city below to see how Bremerton, WA stacks up on salary and cost of living.

Full tool →
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians
in
Bremerton, WA
vs

    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,440
    25th
    $42,390
    50th (median)
    $44,060
    75th
    $51,690
    90th
    $64,750

    Bremerton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $98,546 2023 • Census ACS
    Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary vs area income 45% Median Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary is 55% 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
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $54,680
    Bellingham, WA $51,170
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $50,910
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $49,710
    Washington $48,960

    Related occupations in Bremerton, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $101,180
    Pharmacy Technicians $51,680
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $79,580
    Dental Hygienists $115,770
    Physical Therapists $96,260
    Pharmacists $153,680

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Ophthalmic Medical Technicians in Bremerton, WA is $21.18, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.13 or more per hour.

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

    The median Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary in Bremerton, WA is 0% 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 Bremerton?

    Entry-level Ophthalmic Medical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $38,440 per year in Bremerton, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,390.