Ophthalmic Medical Technicians Salary in Dubuque, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dubuque, IA

Median annual salary $45,990 +4.3% vs national
Median hourly $22.11
10th percentile $38,410
90th percentile $58,350
Employed locally 50
National median $44,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,410
    25th
    $40,250
    50th (median)
    $45,990
    75th
    $49,010
    90th
    $58,350

    Dubuque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $75,919 2023 • Census ACS
    Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary vs area income 61% Median Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary is 39% 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
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $49,710
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $48,240
    California $47,940
    Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor, FL $47,600
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $47,570
    Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA $47,200

    Related occupations in Dubuque, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $70,740
    Pharmacy Technicians $39,300
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $58,740
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $48,320
    Physical Therapists $96,320
    Nurse Practitioners $130,010

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Ophthalmic Medical Technicians in Dubuque, IA is $22.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.05 or more per hour.

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

    The median Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary in Dubuque, IA is 4.3% 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 Dubuque?

    Entry-level Ophthalmic Medical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $38,410 per year in Dubuque, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,250.