Ophthalmic Medical Technicians Salary in Decatur, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Decatur, AL

Median annual salary $37,460 -15% vs national
Median hourly $18.01
10th percentile $30,120
90th percentile $49,530
Employed locally 40
National median $44,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,120
    25th
    $34,640
    50th (median)
    $37,460
    75th
    $42,290
    90th
    $49,530

    Decatur economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,987 2023 • Census ACS
    Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary vs area income 59% Median Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary is 41% 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
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $101,440
    Vallejo, CA $57,600
    La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $52,190
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $49,350
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $49,040
    Salem, OR $48,820

    Related occupations in Decatur, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $67,010
    Pharmacy Technicians $37,950
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $51,170
    Psychiatric Technicians $36,220
    Pharmacists $132,320
    Nurse Practitioners $108,220

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Ophthalmic Medical Technicians in Decatur, AL is $18.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.68 or more per hour.

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

    The median Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary in Decatur, AL is 15% 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 Decatur?

    Entry-level Ophthalmic Medical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $30,120 per year in Decatur, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,640.