Ophthalmic Medical Technicians Salary in McAllen, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX

Median annual salary $34,260 -22.3% vs national
Median hourly $16.47
10th percentile $27,660
90th percentile $46,070
Employed locally 160
National median $44,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,660
    25th
    $29,280
    50th (median)
    $34,260
    75th
    $37,700
    90th
    $46,070

    McAllen economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $52,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary vs area income 66% Median Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary is 34% 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 McAllen, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $77,240
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $50,020
    Pharmacy Technicians $36,200
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $42,890
    Nurse Practitioners $114,080
    Physicians, All Other $295,020

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Ophthalmic Medical Technicians in McAllen, TX is $16.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.84 or more per hour.

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

    The median Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary in McAllen, TX is 22.3% 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 McAllen?

    Entry-level Ophthalmic Medical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $27,660 per year in McAllen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,280.