Ophthalmic Medical Technicians Salary in Northeastern Pennsylvania

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeastern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $42,570 -3.4% vs national
Median hourly $20.47
10th percentile $34,800
90th percentile $55,090
Employed locally 90
National median $44,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,800
    25th
    $35,300
    50th (median)
    $42,570
    75th
    $47,830
    90th
    $55,090

    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

    Related occupations in Northeastern Pennsylvania

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $84,350
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $58,660
    Pharmacy Technicians $35,350
    Physicians, All Other $101,100
    Emergency Medical Technicians $38,130
    Psychiatric Technicians $48,110

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Ophthalmic Medical Technicians make per hour in Northeastern Pennsylvania?

    The median hourly wage for Ophthalmic Medical Technicians in Northeastern Pennsylvania is $20.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.25 or more per hour.

    Is Northeastern Pennsylvania above or below average for Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salaries?

    The median Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary in Northeastern Pennsylvania is 3.4% 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 Northeastern Pennsylvania?

    Entry-level Ophthalmic Medical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $34,800 per year in Northeastern Pennsylvania. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,300.