Ophthalmic Medical Technicians Salary in Cleveland, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cleveland, OH

Median annual salary $42,420 -3.8% vs national
Median hourly $20.40
10th percentile $35,150
90th percentile $58,400
Employed locally 550
National median $44,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,150
    25th
    $37,750
    50th (median)
    $42,420
    75th
    $49,200
    90th
    $58,400

    Cleveland economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,507 2023 • Census ACS
    Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary vs area income 62% Median Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary is 38% 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
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $41,980
    Columbus, OH $40,730
    Toledo, OH $40,260
    Ohio $40,000
    Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $39,360
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $39,260

    Related occupations in Cleveland, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $81,970
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $63,100
    Physicians, All Other $217,540
    Pharmacy Technicians $37,890
    Nurse Practitioners $128,300
    Pharmacists $136,500

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Ophthalmic Medical Technicians in Cleveland, OH is $20.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.13 or more per hour.

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

    The median Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary in Cleveland, OH is 3.8% 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 Cleveland?

    Entry-level Ophthalmic Medical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $35,150 per year in Cleveland, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,750.