Ophthalmic Medical Technicians Salary in Charleston, SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charleston-North Charleston, SC

Median annual salary $40,840 -7.4% vs national
Median hourly $19.64
10th percentile $33,520
90th percentile $51,190
Employed locally 240
National median $44,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,520
    25th
    $40,180
    50th (median)
    $40,840
    75th
    $49,740
    90th
    $51,190

    Charleston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,272 2023 • Census ACS
    Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary vs area income 50% Median Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary is 50% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $55,220
    Wisconsin $50,660
    Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $50,210
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $49,040
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $48,720
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $46,590

    Related occupations in Charleston, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $80,620
    Pharmacy Technicians $44,040
    Physicians, All Other $163,900
    Nurse Practitioners $123,100
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $61,010
    Pharmacists $140,390

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Ophthalmic Medical Technicians in Charleston, SC is $19.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.14 or more per hour.

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

    The median Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary in Charleston, SC is 7.4% 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 Charleston?

    Entry-level Ophthalmic Medical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $33,520 per year in Charleston, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,180.