Ophthalmic Medical Technicians Salary in Lawrence, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lawrence, KS

Median annual salary $47,620 +8% vs national
Median hourly $22.89
10th percentile $35,780
90th percentile $63,660
Employed locally 30
National median $44,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,780
    25th
    $38,750
    50th (median)
    $47,620
    75th
    $58,550
    90th
    $63,660

    Lawrence economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,756 2023 • Census ACS
    Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary vs area income 69% Median Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary is 31% 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
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $48,300
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $47,020
    Kansas City, MO-KS $44,250
    Jackson, TN $41,980
    Jackson, MS $39,130
    Jacksonville, FL $38,130

    Related occupations in Lawrence, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$79,510
    Pharmacists$124,580
    Pharmacy Technicians$38,260
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$57,500
    Dental Hygienists$83,690
    Physical Therapists$101,540

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Ophthalmic Medical Technicians in Lawrence, KS is $22.89, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.61 or more per hour.

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

    The median Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary in Lawrence, KS is 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 Lawrence?

    Entry-level Ophthalmic Medical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $35,780 per year in Lawrence, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,750.