Ophthalmic Medical Technicians Salary in Brownsville, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Brownsville-Harlingen, TX

Median annual salary $32,820 -25.5% vs national
Median hourly $15.78
10th percentile $24,690
90th percentile $44,490
Employed locally 120
National median $44,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,690
    25th
    $27,790
    50th (median)
    $32,820
    75th
    $37,250
    90th
    $44,490

    Brownsville economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $51,334 2023 • Census ACS
    Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary vs area income 64% Median Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary is 36% 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $47,720
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $41,240
    Sherman-Denison, TX $40,870
    College Station-Bryan, TX $39,290
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $39,260
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $37,240

    Related occupations in Brownsville, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $75,810
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $54,050
    Pharmacy Technicians $37,310
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $44,860
    Medical Records Specialists $45,550
    Nurse Practitioners $118,850

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Ophthalmic Medical Technicians in Brownsville, TX is $15.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.39 or more per hour.

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

    The median Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary in Brownsville, TX is 25.5% 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 Brownsville?

    Entry-level Ophthalmic Medical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $24,690 per year in Brownsville, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,790.