Ophthalmic Medical Technicians Salary in New Haven, CT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • New Haven, CT

Median annual salary $49,490 +12.3% vs national
Median hourly $23.79
10th percentile $41,850
90th percentile $61,610
Employed locally 50
National median $44,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,850
    25th
    $46,200
    50th (median)
    $49,490
    75th
    $53,920
    90th
    $61,610

    New Haven economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary vs area income 57% Median Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary is 43% 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
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $48,760
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $48,720
    Connecticut $48,520
    Waterbury-Shelton, CT $48,320
    Grand Junction, CO $47,840
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $46,820

    Related occupations in New Haven, CT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $101,920
    Physicians, All Other $95,080
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $68,010
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $77,730
    Pharmacy Technicians $45,960
    Nurse Practitioners $135,510

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Ophthalmic Medical Technicians make per hour in New Haven?

    The median hourly wage for Ophthalmic Medical Technicians in New Haven, CT is $23.79, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.98 or more per hour.

    Is New Haven above or below average for Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salaries?

    The median Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary in New Haven, CT is 12.3% 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 New Haven?

    Entry-level Ophthalmic Medical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $41,850 per year in New Haven, CT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,200.