Ophthalmic Medical Technicians Salary in California
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 15 metro areas • California
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians in California earn a median salary of $51,171 per year on average across 15 metro and nonmetro areas, +16.1% vs the national median of $44,080. An estimated 3,780 ophthalmic medical technicians are employed across California, with salaries ranging from $39,740 to $101,440 depending on location.
$51,171
Avg median salary in California
$101,440
Highest paying metro
$39,740
Lowest paying metro
3,780
Employed in California
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Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salaries by city in California
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Rosa, CA | $101,440 | $46,850 | $117,530 | 40 |
| Vallejo, CA | $57,600 | $46,860 | $102,020 | 30 |
| San Francisco, CA | $55,220 | $45,840 | $87,500 | 540 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $52,620 | $37,720 | $57,320 | 1,200 |
| San Jose, CA | $49,350 | $48,830 | $77,350 | 420 |
| Riverside, CA | $48,400 | $39,630 | $59,730 | 480 |
| Oxnard, CA | $47,020 | $40,830 | $58,210 | 60 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $46,830 | $40,990 | $48,680 | 70 |
| Stockton, CA | $46,540 | $44,570 | $49,450 | 50 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $46,080 | $36,320 | $48,110 | 40 |
| Sacramento, CA | $45,840 | $38,750 | $47,770 | 240 |
| Fresno, CA | $45,240 | $39,100 | $48,010 | 100 |
| North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California | $43,300 | $40,060 | $48,040 | 40 |
| San Diego, CA | $42,350 | $37,650 | $47,840 | 360 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $39,740 | $36,300 | $48,800 | 110 |