Ophthalmic Medical Technicians Salary in Little Rock, AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR

Median annual salary $36,860 -16.4% vs national
Median hourly $17.72
10th percentile $29,120
90th percentile $48,170
Employed locally 200
National median $44,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,120
    25th
    $30,830
    50th (median)
    $36,860
    75th
    $42,670
    90th
    $48,170

    Little Rock economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,309 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
    Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $52,770
    Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $50,660
    Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $50,210
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $49,350
    Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $49,250
    North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $49,130

    Related occupations in Little Rock, AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $79,830
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $52,410
    Physicians, All Other $74,500
    Pharmacy Technicians $36,820
    Physical Therapists $94,970
    Nurse Practitioners $113,660

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Ophthalmic Medical Technicians make per hour in Little Rock?

    The median hourly wage for Ophthalmic Medical Technicians in Little Rock, AR is $17.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.67 or more per hour.

    Is Little Rock above or below average for Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salaries?

    The median Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary in Little Rock, AR is 16.4% 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 Little Rock?

    Entry-level Ophthalmic Medical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $29,120 per year in Little Rock, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,830.