Ophthalmic Medical Technicians Salary in Lancaster, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lancaster, PA

Median annual salary $47,030 +6.7% vs national
Median hourly $22.61
10th percentile $36,920
90th percentile $58,760
Employed locally 170
National median $44,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,920
    25th
    $38,360
    50th (median)
    $47,030
    75th
    $48,880
    90th
    $58,760

    Lancaster economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,703 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $60,810
    Grants Pass, OR $50,020
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $47,570
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $46,220
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $45,300
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $44,830

    Related occupations in Lancaster, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$83,180
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$61,140
    Pharmacy Technicians$36,750
    Physicians, All Other$184,790
    Pharmacists$133,610
    Nurse Practitioners$130,240

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Ophthalmic Medical Technicians in Lancaster, PA is $22.61, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.30 or more per hour.

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

    The median Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary in Lancaster, PA is 6.7% 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 Lancaster?

    Entry-level Ophthalmic Medical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $36,920 per year in Lancaster, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,360.