Ophthalmic Medical Technicians Salary in Fayetteville, AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR

Median annual salary $38,630 -12.4% vs national
Median hourly $18.57
10th percentile $29,940
90th percentile $50,280
Employed locally 60
National median $44,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,940
    25th
    $35,740
    50th (median)
    $38,630
    75th
    $47,970
    90th
    $50,280

    Fayetteville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,979 2023 • Census ACS
    Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary vs area income 50% Median Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary is 50% 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
    Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $52,770
    Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $50,660
    Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $50,210
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $49,350
    Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $49,250
    North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $49,130

    Related occupations in Fayetteville, AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $82,170
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $59,430
    Pharmacy Technicians $38,900
    Physicians, All Other $254,690
    Nurse Practitioners $126,860
    Physical Therapists $103,440

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Ophthalmic Medical Technicians in Fayetteville, AR is $18.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.77 or more per hour.

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

    The median Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary in Fayetteville, AR is 12.4% 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 Fayetteville?

    Entry-level Ophthalmic Medical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $29,940 per year in Fayetteville, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,740.