Ophthalmic Medical Technicians Salary in Indianapolis, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN

Median annual salary $43,270 -1.8% vs national
Median hourly $20.80
10th percentile $34,910
90th percentile $56,250
Employed locally 590
National median $44,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,910
    25th
    $39,550
    50th (median)
    $43,270
    75th
    $50,480
    90th
    $56,250

    Indianapolis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,065 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
    Minnesota $60,810
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $60,810
    Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $52,770
    Bellingham, WA $51,170
    Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $50,660
    Wisconsin $50,660

    Related occupations in Indianapolis, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $81,310
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $64,950
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $58,440
    Pharmacy Technicians $40,260
    Physicians, All Other $364,040
    Nurse Practitioners $130,950

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Ophthalmic Medical Technicians in Indianapolis, IN is $20.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.51 or more per hour.

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

    The median Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary in Indianapolis, IN is 1.8% 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 Indianapolis?

    Entry-level Ophthalmic Medical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $34,910 per year in Indianapolis, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,550.