Ophthalmic Medical Technicians Salary in Norwich, CT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT

Median annual salary $45,770 +3.8% vs national
Median hourly $22.00
10th percentile $37,850
90th percentile $61,920
Employed locally 50
National median $44,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,850
    25th
    $42,900
    50th (median)
    $45,770
    75th
    $50,940
    90th
    $61,920

    Norwich economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,185 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
    New Haven, CT $49,490
    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

    Related occupations in Norwich, CT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $100,840
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $68,660
    Pharmacy Technicians $44,730
    Physical Therapists $103,730
    Pharmacists $135,200
    Nurse Practitioners $132,500

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Ophthalmic Medical Technicians in Norwich, CT is $22.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.77 or more per hour.

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

    The median Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary in Norwich, CT is 3.8% 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 Norwich?

    Entry-level Ophthalmic Medical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $37,850 per year in Norwich, CT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,900.