Ophthalmic Medical Technicians Salary in Great Falls, MT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Great Falls, MT

Median annual salary $46,030 +4.4% vs national
Median hourly $22.13
10th percentile $35,250
90th percentile $61,130
National median $44,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,250
    25th
    $36,680
    50th (median)
    $46,030
    75th
    $59,940
    90th
    $61,130

    Great Falls economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,203 2023 • Census ACS
    Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary vs area income 70% Median Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary is 30% 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
    Missoula, MT $49,430
    Bozeman, MT $48,360
    Billings, MT $47,500
    Binghamton, NY $38,240

    Related occupations in Great Falls, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$75,470
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$57,720
    Pharmacy Technicians$46,110
    Pharmacists$134,990
    Dental Hygienists$89,780
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$61,630

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Ophthalmic Medical Technicians in Great Falls, MT is $22.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.43 or more per hour.

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

    The median Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary in Great Falls, MT is 4.4% 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 Great Falls?

    Entry-level Ophthalmic Medical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $35,250 per year in Great Falls, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,680.