Ophthalmic Medical Technicians Salary in Grand Junction, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Grand Junction, CO

Median annual salary $47,840 +8.5% vs national
Median hourly $23.00
10th percentile $36,670
90th percentile $55,810
Employed locally 40
National median $44,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,670
    25th
    $37,600
    50th (median)
    $47,840
    75th
    $47,840
    90th
    $55,810

    Grand Junction economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,485 2023 • Census ACS
    Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary vs area income 67% Median Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary is 33% 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 Grand Junction, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $92,280
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $61,130
    Family Medicine Physicians $212,320
    Pharmacy Technicians $46,910
    Dental Hygienists $94,840
    Physical Therapists $98,490

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Ophthalmic Medical Technicians make per hour in Grand Junction?

    The median hourly wage for Ophthalmic Medical Technicians in Grand Junction, CO is $23.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.84 or more per hour.

    Is Grand Junction above or below average for Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salaries?

    The median Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary in Grand Junction, CO is 8.5% 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 Grand Junction?

    Entry-level Ophthalmic Medical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $36,670 per year in Grand Junction, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,600.