Ophthalmic Medical Technicians Salary in College Station, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • College Station-Bryan, TX

Median annual salary $39,290 -10.9% vs national
Median hourly $18.89
10th percentile $30,800
90th percentile $50,170
Employed locally 110
National median $44,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,800
    25th
    $35,560
    50th (median)
    $39,290
    75th
    $49,470
    90th
    $50,170

    College Station economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,691 2023 • Census ACS
    Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary vs area income 66% Median Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary is 34% 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $47,720
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $41,240
    Sherman-Denison, TX $40,870
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $39,260
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $37,240
    Corpus Christi, TX $37,080

    Related occupations in College Station, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $79,270
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $57,410
    Veterinary Technologists and Technicians $42,210
    Pharmacy Technicians $39,280
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $53,840
    Veterinarians $99,180

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Ophthalmic Medical Technicians make per hour in College Station?

    The median hourly wage for Ophthalmic Medical Technicians in College Station, TX is $18.89, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.02 or more per hour.

    Is College Station above or below average for Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salaries?

    The median Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary in College Station, TX is 10.9% 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 College Station?

    Entry-level Ophthalmic Medical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $30,800 per year in College Station, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,560.