Ophthalmic Medical Technicians Salary in Glens Falls, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Glens Falls, NY

Median annual salary $40,570 -8% vs national
Median hourly $19.51
10th percentile $36,730
90th percentile $48,690
Employed locally 50
National median $44,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,730
    25th
    $36,870
    50th (median)
    $40,570
    75th
    $46,300
    90th
    $48,690

    Glens Falls economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,953 2023 • Census ACS
    Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary vs area income 54% Median Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary is 46% 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
    Ithaca, NY $49,710
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $49,350
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $49,040
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $48,720
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $47,370
    Utica-Rome, NY $45,390

    Related occupations in Glens Falls, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $101,710
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $59,220
    Pharmacy Technicians $37,180
    Emergency Medical Technicians $39,880
    Pharmacists $131,040
    Nurse Practitioners $124,970

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Ophthalmic Medical Technicians make per hour in Glens Falls?

    The median hourly wage for Ophthalmic Medical Technicians in Glens Falls, NY is $19.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.41 or more per hour.

    Is Glens Falls above or below average for Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salaries?

    The median Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary in Glens Falls, NY is 8% 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 Glens Falls?

    Entry-level Ophthalmic Medical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $36,730 per year in Glens Falls, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,870.