Ophthalmic Medical Technicians Salary in Greeley, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Greeley, CO

Median annual salary $43,690 -0.9% vs national
Median hourly $21.01
10th percentile $37,960
90th percentile $56,310
Employed locally 50
National median $44,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,960
    25th
    $39,560
    50th (median)
    $43,690
    75th
    $47,830
    90th
    $56,310

    Greeley economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,287 2023 • Census ACS
    Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary vs area income 47% Median Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary is 53% 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 Greeley, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $88,550
    Pharmacy Technicians $47,080
    Speech-Language Pathologists $102,560
    Veterinary Technologists and Technicians $45,920
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $59,420
    Occupational Therapists $108,370

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Ophthalmic Medical Technicians in Greeley, CO is $21.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.08 or more per hour.

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

    The median Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary in Greeley, CO is 0.9% 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 Greeley?

    Entry-level Ophthalmic Medical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $37,960 per year in Greeley, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,560.