Ophthalmic Medical Technicians Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $39,260 -10.9% vs national
Median hourly $18.87
10th percentile $30,810
90th percentile $53,940
Employed locally 1,400
National median $44,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,810
    25th
    $36,040
    50th (median)
    $39,260
    75th
    $47,860
    90th
    $53,940

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary vs area income 49% Median Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary is 51% 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $47,720
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $41,240
    Sherman-Denison, TX $40,870
    College Station-Bryan, TX $39,290
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $37,240
    Corpus Christi, TX $37,080

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $97,810
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $61,700
    Pharmacy Technicians $44,940
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $52,590
    Physicians, All Other $292,490
    Pharmacists $139,010

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Ophthalmic Medical Technicians in Houston, TX is $18.87, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.70 or more per hour.

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

    The median Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary in Houston, TX is 10.9% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Ophthalmic Medical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $30,810 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,040.