Ophthalmic Medical Technicians Salary in Montgomery, AL

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

Median annual salary $33,820 -23.3% vs national
Median hourly $16.26
10th percentile $29,280
90th percentile $43,110
Employed locally 70
National median $44,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,280
    25th
    $30,190
    50th (median)
    $33,820
    75th
    $37,630
    90th
    $43,110

    Montgomery economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,746 2023 • Census ACS
    Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary vs area income 54% Median Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary is 46% 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 Montgomery, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $80,250
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $51,880
    Pharmacy Technicians $37,960
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $49,300
    Pharmacists $133,130
    Physicians, All Other $285,260

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Ophthalmic Medical Technicians in Montgomery, AL is $16.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.32 or more per hour.

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

    The median Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary in Montgomery, 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 Montgomery?

    Entry-level Ophthalmic Medical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $29,280 per year in Montgomery, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,190.