Ophthalmic Medical Technicians Salary in Mobile, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Mobile, AL

Median annual salary $33,800 -23.3% vs national
Median hourly $16.25
10th percentile $27,820
90th percentile $45,050
Employed locally 30
National median $44,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,820
    25th
    $29,900
    50th (median)
    $33,800
    75th
    $36,520
    90th
    $45,050

    Mobile economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,119 2023 • Census ACS
    Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary vs area income 58% Median Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary is 42% 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
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $101,440
    Vallejo, CA $57,600
    La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $52,190
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $49,350
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $49,040
    Salem, OR $48,820

    Related occupations in Mobile, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $69,700
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $50,670
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $46,730
    Pharmacy Technicians $38,010
    Pharmacists $132,690
    Physicians, All Other $375,250

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Ophthalmic Medical Technicians in Mobile, AL is $16.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.48 or more per hour.

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

    The median Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary in Mobile, AL is 23.3% 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 Mobile?

    Entry-level Ophthalmic Medical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $27,820 per year in Mobile, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,900.