Ophthalmic Medical Technicians Salary in Las Vegas, NV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV

Median annual salary $37,480 -15% vs national
Median hourly $18.02
10th percentile $30,710
90th percentile $47,320
Employed locally 230
National median $44,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,710
    25th
    $35,130
    50th (median)
    $37,480
    75th
    $38,380
    90th
    $47,320

    Las Vegas economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,845 2023 • Census ACS
    Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary vs area income 51% Median Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary is 49% 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
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $46,830
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $44,350
    Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC $38,880
    Reno, NV $38,670
    Jacksonville, FL $38,130
    Jacksonville, NC $36,730

    Related occupations in Las Vegas, NV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $101,840
    Pharmacy Technicians $46,480
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $73,650
    Nurse Practitioners $159,930
    Medical Records Specialists $68,680
    Physicians, All Other $248,400

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Ophthalmic Medical Technicians make per hour in Las Vegas?

    The median hourly wage for Ophthalmic Medical Technicians in Las Vegas, NV is $18.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.73 or more per hour.

    Is Las Vegas above or below average for Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salaries?

    The median Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary in Las Vegas, NV is 15% 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 Las Vegas?

    Entry-level Ophthalmic Medical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $30,710 per year in Las Vegas, NV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,130.