Ophthalmic Medical Technicians Salary in Fort Collins, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fort Collins-Loveland, CO

Median annual salary $42,780 -2.9% vs national
Median hourly $20.57
10th percentile $38,690
90th percentile $63,480
Employed locally 190
National median $44,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,690
    25th
    $41,890
    50th (median)
    $42,780
    75th
    $50,310
    90th
    $63,480

    Fort Collins economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $91,364 2023 • Census ACS
    Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary vs area income 47% Median Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary is 53% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $55,220
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $54,680
    Boulder, CO $52,180
    Wisconsin $50,660
    Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $50,210

    Related occupations in Fort Collins, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$96,600
    Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$48,560
    Emergency Medical Technicians$48,350
    Pharmacy Technicians$49,020
    Physical Therapists$91,080
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$67,630

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Ophthalmic Medical Technicians make per hour in Fort Collins?

    The median hourly wage for Ophthalmic Medical Technicians in Fort Collins, CO is $20.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.63 or more per hour.

    Is Fort Collins above or below average for Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salaries?

    The median Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary in Fort Collins, CO is 2.9% 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 Fort Collins?

    Entry-level Ophthalmic Medical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $38,690 per year in Fort Collins, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,890.