Ophthalmic Medical Technicians Salary in Ithaca, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Ithaca, NY

Median annual salary $49,710 +12.8% vs national
Median hourly $23.90
10th percentile $35,740
90th percentile $60,960
Employed locally 60
National median $44,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,740
    25th
    $46,570
    50th (median)
    $49,710
    75th
    $60,960
    90th
    $60,960

    Ithaca economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,012 2023 • Census ACS
    Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary vs area income 68% Median Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary is 32% 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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $49,350
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $49,040
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $48,720
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $47,370
    Utica-Rome, NY $45,390
    Albany, OR $45,140

    Related occupations in Ithaca, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $103,290
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $61,670
    Nurse Practitioners $130,830
    Physician Assistants $130,260
    General Internal Medicine Physicians $370,320
    Medical Records Specialists $56,830

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Ophthalmic Medical Technicians in Ithaca, NY is $23.90, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.95 or more per hour.

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

    The median Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary in Ithaca, NY is 12.8% 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 Ithaca?

    Entry-level Ophthalmic Medical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $35,740 per year in Ithaca, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,570.