Ophthalmic Medical Technicians Salary in Hilton Head Island, SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC

Median annual salary $45,640 +3.5% vs national
Median hourly $21.94
10th percentile $33,110
90th percentile $54,530
Employed locally 100
National median $44,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,110
    25th
    $37,430
    50th (median)
    $45,640
    75th
    $53,020
    90th
    $54,530

    Hilton Head Island economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $81,015 2023 • Census ACS
    Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary vs area income 56% Median Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary is 44% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $55,220
    Wisconsin $50,660
    Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $50,210
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $49,040
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $48,720
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $46,590

    Related occupations in Hilton Head Island, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $78,480
    Pharmacy Technicians $38,200
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $60,670
    Pharmacists $134,000
    Nurse Practitioners $116,500
    Dental Hygienists $85,400

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Ophthalmic Medical Technicians make per hour in Hilton Head Island?

    The median hourly wage for Ophthalmic Medical Technicians in Hilton Head Island, SC is $21.94, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.22 or more per hour.

    Is Hilton Head Island above or below average for Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salaries?

    The median Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary in Hilton Head Island, SC is 3.5% 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 Hilton Head Island?

    Entry-level Ophthalmic Medical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $33,110 per year in Hilton Head Island, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,430.