Ophthalmic Medical Technicians Salary in Erie, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Erie, PA

Median annual salary $44,640 +1.3% vs national
Median hourly $21.46
10th percentile $33,630
90th percentile $45,660
Employed locally 120
National median $44,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,630
    25th
    $35,170
    50th (median)
    $44,640
    75th
    $45,590
    90th
    $45,660

    Erie economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,476 2023 • Census ACS
    Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary vs area income 73% Median Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary is 27% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $60,810
    Grants Pass, OR $50,020
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $47,570
    Lancaster, PA $47,030
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $46,220
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $45,300

    Related occupations in Erie, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$77,950
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$59,180
    Physicians, All Other$78,210
    Pharmacy Technicians$35,170
    Pharmacists$130,680
    Nurse Practitioners$122,130

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Ophthalmic Medical Technicians in Erie, PA is $21.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.95 or more per hour.

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

    The median Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary in Erie, PA is 1.3% 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 Erie?

    Entry-level Ophthalmic Medical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $33,630 per year in Erie, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,170.