Ophthalmic Medical Technicians Salary in Fresno, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fresno, CA

Median annual salary $45,240 +2.6% vs national
Median hourly $21.75
10th percentile $36,470
90th percentile $61,700
Employed locally 100
National median $44,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,470
    25th
    $39,100
    50th (median)
    $45,240
    75th
    $48,010
    90th
    $61,700

    Fresno economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,897 2023 • Census ACS
    Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary vs area income 63% Median Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary is 37% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $55,220
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $52,620
    Ithaca, NY $49,710
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $49,350

    Related occupations in Fresno, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $126,630
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $73,340
    Pharmacy Technicians $48,250
    Pharmacists $164,520
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $50,070
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $103,260

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Ophthalmic Medical Technicians in Fresno, CA is $21.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.71 or more per hour.

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

    The median Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary in Fresno, CA is 2.6% 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 Fresno?

    Entry-level Ophthalmic Medical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $36,470 per year in Fresno, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,100.