Ophthalmic Medical Technicians Salary in Myrtle Beach, SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC

Median annual salary $36,120 -18.1% vs national
Median hourly $17.37
10th percentile $29,870
90th percentile $45,640
Employed locally 190
National median $44,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,870
    25th
    $34,900
    50th (median)
    $36,120
    75th
    $43,150
    90th
    $45,640

    Myrtle Beach economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,623 2023 • Census ACS
    Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary vs area income 56% Median Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary is 44% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $55,220
    Wisconsin $50,660
    Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $50,210
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $49,040
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $48,720
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $46,590

    Related occupations in Myrtle Beach, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $82,680
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $52,040
    Pharmacy Technicians $37,110
    Pharmacists $131,350
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $67,470
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $39,130

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Ophthalmic Medical Technicians make per hour in Myrtle Beach?

    The median hourly wage for Ophthalmic Medical Technicians in Myrtle Beach, SC is $17.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.92 or more per hour.

    Is Myrtle Beach above or below average for Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salaries?

    The median Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary in Myrtle Beach, SC is 18.1% 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 Myrtle Beach?

    Entry-level Ophthalmic Medical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $29,870 per year in Myrtle Beach, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,900.