Ophthalmic Medical Technicians Salary in Milwaukee, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI

Median annual salary $50,910 +15.5% vs national
Median hourly $24.48
10th percentile $41,370
90th percentile $64,350
Employed locally 410
National median $44,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,370
    25th
    $48,820
    50th (median)
    $50,910
    75th
    $64,290
    90th
    $64,350

    Milwaukee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,404 2023 • Census ACS
    Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary vs area income 67% Median Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary is 33% 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
    Duluth, MN-WI $61,880
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $60,810
    Eau Claire, WI $57,930
    La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $52,190
    Madison, WI $52,140
    Wisconsin $50,660

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $83,990
    Pharmacy Technicians $46,100
    Physicians, All Other $218,460
    Nurse Practitioners $129,760
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $62,320
    Dental Hygienists $82,540

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Ophthalmic Medical Technicians in Milwaukee, WI is $24.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.06 or more per hour.

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

    The median Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary in Milwaukee, WI is 15.5% 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 Milwaukee?

    Entry-level Ophthalmic Medical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $41,370 per year in Milwaukee, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,820.