Ophthalmic Medical Technicians Salary in Missoula, MT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Missoula, MT

Median annual salary $49,430 +12.1% vs national
Median hourly $23.77
10th percentile $41,430
90th percentile $64,370
Employed locally 100
National median $44,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,430
    25th
    $47,290
    50th (median)
    $49,430
    75th
    $64,370
    90th
    $64,370

    Missoula economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,888 2023 • Census ACS
    Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary vs area income 70% Median Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary is 30% 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
    Bozeman, MT $48,360
    Billings, MT $47,500
    Great Falls, MT $46,030
    Binghamton, NY $38,240

    Related occupations in Missoula, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $79,210
    Pharmacy Technicians $46,500
    Pharmacists $132,140
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $60,190
    Physical Therapists $82,870
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $58,550

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Ophthalmic Medical Technicians in Missoula, MT is $23.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.95 or more per hour.

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

    The median Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary in Missoula, MT is 12.1% 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 Missoula?

    Entry-level Ophthalmic Medical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $41,430 per year in Missoula, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,290.