Ophthalmic Medical Technicians Salary in Eugene, OR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eugene-Springfield, OR

Median annual salary $46,600 +5.7% vs national
Median hourly $22.40
10th percentile $39,210
90th percentile $59,080
Employed locally 160
National median $44,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,210
    25th
    $43,450
    50th (median)
    $46,600
    75th
    $54,550
    90th
    $59,080

    Eugene economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,311 2023 • Census ACS
    Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary vs area income 67% Median Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary is 33% 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
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $58,790
    Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $52,770
    Bend, OR $50,340
    Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $50,210
    Portland-South Portland, ME $50,100
    Grants Pass, OR $50,020

    Related occupations in Eugene, OR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $106,530
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $73,250
    Pharmacy Technicians $49,080
    Dental Hygienists $104,410
    Physical Therapists $100,870
    Pharmacists $150,950

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Ophthalmic Medical Technicians in Eugene, OR is $22.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.46 or more per hour.

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

    The median Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary in Eugene, OR is 5.7% 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 Eugene?

    Entry-level Ophthalmic Medical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $39,210 per year in Eugene, OR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,450.