Ophthalmic Medical Technicians Salary in Longview, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Longview, TX

Median annual salary $36,600 -17% vs national
Median hourly $17.60
10th percentile $29,720
90th percentile $53,390
Employed locally 90
National median $44,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,720
    25th
    $31,310
    50th (median)
    $36,600
    75th
    $42,230
    90th
    $53,390

    Longview economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,210 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $47,720
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $41,240
    Sherman-Denison, TX $40,870
    College Station-Bryan, TX $39,290
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $39,260
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $37,240

    Related occupations in Longview, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $79,290
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $57,050
    Pharmacy Technicians $37,870
    Nurse Practitioners $125,760
    Physicians, All Other $239,170
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $37,290

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Ophthalmic Medical Technicians in Longview, TX is $17.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.60 or more per hour.

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

    The median Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary in Longview, TX is 17% 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 Longview?

    Entry-level Ophthalmic Medical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $29,720 per year in Longview, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,310.