Ophthalmic Medical Technicians Salary in Florence, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL

Median annual salary $35,060 -20.5% vs national
Median hourly $16.85
10th percentile $28,280
90th percentile $41,580
Employed locally 40
National median $44,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,280
    25th
    $31,540
    50th (median)
    $35,060
    75th
    $36,790
    90th
    $41,580

    Florence economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,049 2023 • Census ACS
    Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary vs area income 60% Median Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary is 40% 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
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $101,440
    Vallejo, CA $57,600
    La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $52,190
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $49,350
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $49,040
    Salem, OR $48,820

    Related occupations in Florence, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $64,370
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $49,320
    Pharmacy Technicians $36,660
    Nurse Practitioners $100,200
    Pharmacists $132,200
    Physicians, All Other $206,980

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Ophthalmic Medical Technicians in Florence, AL is $16.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.54 or more per hour.

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

    The median Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary in Florence, AL is 20.5% 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 Florence?

    Entry-level Ophthalmic Medical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $28,280 per year in Florence, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,540.