Ophthalmic Medical Technicians Salary in Muncie, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Muncie, IN

Median annual salary $38,340 -13% vs national
Median hourly $18.43
10th percentile $26,910
90th percentile $45,640
Employed locally 50
National median $44,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,910
    25th
    $34,340
    50th (median)
    $38,340
    75th
    $43,490
    90th
    $45,640

    Muncie economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,932 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
    Minnesota $60,810
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $60,810
    Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $52,770
    Bellingham, WA $51,170
    Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $50,660
    Wisconsin $50,660

    Related occupations in Muncie, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $77,970
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $63,970
    Pharmacy Technicians $37,750
    Nurse Practitioners $130,870
    Pharmacists $131,200
    Dental Hygienists $90,520

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Ophthalmic Medical Technicians in Muncie, IN is $18.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.94 or more per hour.

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

    The median Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary in Muncie, IN is 13% 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 Muncie?

    Entry-level Ophthalmic Medical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $26,910 per year in Muncie, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,340.