Ophthalmic Medical Technicians Salary in Buffalo, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY

Median annual salary $44,660 +1.3% vs national
Median hourly $21.47
10th percentile $34,520
90th percentile $49,850
Employed locally 260
National median $44,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,520
    25th
    $36,960
    50th (median)
    $44,660
    75th
    $46,700
    90th
    $49,850

    Buffalo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,572 2023 • Census ACS
    Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary vs area income 63% Median Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary is 37% 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
    Ithaca, NY $49,710
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $49,350
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $49,040
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $48,720
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $47,370
    Utica-Rome, NY $45,390

    Related occupations in Buffalo, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $95,380
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $60,570
    Pharmacy Technicians $37,630
    Physicians, All Other $97,960
    Pharmacists $135,410
    Nurse Practitioners $133,430

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Ophthalmic Medical Technicians in Buffalo, NY is $21.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.29 or more per hour.

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

    The median Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary in Buffalo, NY is 1.3% 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 Buffalo?

    Entry-level Ophthalmic Medical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $34,520 per year in Buffalo, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,960.