Ophthalmic Medical Technicians Salary in Eau Claire, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eau Claire, WI

Median annual salary $57,930 +31.4% vs national
Median hourly $27.85
10th percentile $40,020
90th percentile $61,730
Employed locally 60
National median $44,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,020
    25th
    $47,190
    50th (median)
    $57,930
    75th
    $57,980
    90th
    $61,730

    Eau Claire economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,513 2023 • Census ACS
    Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary vs area income 80% Median Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary is 20% 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
    Duluth, MN-WI $61,880
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $60,810
    La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $52,190
    Madison, WI $52,140
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $50,910
    Wisconsin $50,660

    Related occupations in Eau Claire, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$81,420
    Pharmacy Technicians$44,030
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$58,860
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$75,510
    Dental Hygienists$82,870
    Physicians, All Other$418,650

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Ophthalmic Medical Technicians make per hour in Eau Claire?

    The median hourly wage for Ophthalmic Medical Technicians in Eau Claire, WI is $27.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.68 or more per hour.

    Is Eau Claire above or below average for Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salaries?

    The median Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary in Eau Claire, WI is 31.4% 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 Eau Claire?

    Entry-level Ophthalmic Medical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $40,020 per year in Eau Claire, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,190.