Ophthalmic Medical Technicians Salary in Dallas, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX

Median annual salary $47,720 +8.3% vs national
Median hourly $22.94
10th percentile $32,260
90th percentile $61,250
Employed locally 1,700
National median $44,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,260
    25th
    $37,820
    50th (median)
    $47,720
    75th
    $53,310
    90th
    $61,250

    Dallas economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,155 2023 • Census ACS
    Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary vs area income 55% Median Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary is 45% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $41,240
    Sherman-Denison, TX $40,870
    College Station-Bryan, TX $39,290
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $39,260
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $37,240
    Corpus Christi, TX $37,080

    Related occupations in Dallas, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $98,740
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $61,930
    Pharmacy Technicians $45,290
    Physicians, All Other $168,540
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $59,190
    Pharmacists $137,910

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Ophthalmic Medical Technicians in Dallas, TX is $22.94, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.97 or more per hour.

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

    The median Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary in Dallas, TX is 8.3% 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 Dallas?

    Entry-level Ophthalmic Medical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $32,260 per year in Dallas, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,820.