Ophthalmic Medical Technicians Salary in Lansing, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lansing-East Lansing, MI

Median annual salary $46,310 +5.1% vs national
Median hourly $22.26
10th percentile $31,690
90th percentile $48,700
Employed locally 80
National median $44,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,690
    25th
    $35,610
    50th (median)
    $46,310
    75th
    $48,700
    90th
    $48,700

    Lansing economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,886 2023 • Census ACS
    Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary vs area income 65% Median Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary is 35% 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
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $50,910
    Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $50,660
    Missoula, MT $49,430

    Related occupations in Lansing, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$84,820
    Pharmacy Technicians$38,230
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$65,670
    Dental Hygienists$82,290
    Psychiatric Technicians$48,230
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$64,140

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Ophthalmic Medical Technicians in Lansing, MI is $22.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.34 or more per hour.

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

    The median Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary in Lansing, MI is 5.1% 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 Lansing?

    Entry-level Ophthalmic Medical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $31,690 per year in Lansing, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,610.