Ophthalmic Medical Technicians Salary in Kalamazoo, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kalamazoo-Portage, MI

Median annual salary $37,950 -13.9% vs national
Median hourly $18.25
10th percentile $30,850
90th percentile $48,110
Employed locally 40
National median $44,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,850
    25th
    $37,270
    50th (median)
    $37,950
    75th
    $46,220
    90th
    $48,110

    Kalamazoo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary vs area income 54% Median Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary is 46% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $60,810
    Minnesota $60,810
    Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $52,770
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $50,910
    Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $50,660
    Missoula, MT $49,430

    Related occupations in Kalamazoo, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $84,300
    Pharmacy Technicians $41,300
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $45,820
    Physicians, All Other $234,380
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $63,180
    Dental Hygienists $76,580

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Ophthalmic Medical Technicians in Kalamazoo, MI is $18.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.13 or more per hour.

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

    The median Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary in Kalamazoo, MI is 13.9% 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 Kalamazoo?

    Entry-level Ophthalmic Medical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $30,850 per year in Kalamazoo, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,270.