Ophthalmic Medical Technicians Salary in Grants Pass, OR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Grants Pass, OR

Median annual salary $50,020 +13.5% vs national
Median hourly $24.05
10th percentile $41,480
90th percentile $61,480
Employed locally 30
National median $44,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,480
    25th
    $46,220
    50th (median)
    $50,020
    75th
    $61,480
    90th
    $61,480

    Grants Pass economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,097 2023 • Census ACS
    Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary vs area income 85% Median Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary is 15% 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
    Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $52,770
    Bend, OR $50,340
    Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $50,210
    Portland-South Portland, ME $50,100
    North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $49,130

    Related occupations in Grants Pass, OR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $103,180
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $79,810
    Pharmacy Technicians $49,920
    Dental Hygienists $118,360
    Physical Therapists $103,580
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $64,080

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Ophthalmic Medical Technicians make per hour in Grants Pass?

    The median hourly wage for Ophthalmic Medical Technicians in Grants Pass, OR is $24.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.56 or more per hour.

    Is Grants Pass above or below average for Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salaries?

    The median Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary in Grants Pass, OR is 13.5% 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 Grants Pass?

    Entry-level Ophthalmic Medical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $41,480 per year in Grants Pass, OR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,220.