Ophthalmic Medical Technicians Salary in Burlington, VT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Burlington-South Burlington, VT

Median annual salary $49,080 +11.3% vs national
Median hourly $23.60
10th percentile $46,020
90th percentile $65,520
Employed locally 140
National median $44,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,020
    25th
    $48,000
    50th (median)
    $49,080
    75th
    $60,350
    90th
    $65,520

    Burlington economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $90,911 2023 • Census ACS
    Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary vs area income 54% Median Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary is 46% 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

    Related occupations in Burlington, VT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$84,660
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$65,140
    Pharmacy Technicians$45,910
    Physical Therapists$97,080
    Dental Hygienists$100,950
    Pharmacists$145,790

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Ophthalmic Medical Technicians in Burlington, VT is $23.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.59 or more per hour.

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

    The median Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary in Burlington, VT is 11.3% 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 Burlington?

    Entry-level Ophthalmic Medical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $46,020 per year in Burlington, VT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,000.