Ophthalmic Medical Technicians Salary in Olympia, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA

Median annual salary $49,710 +12.8% vs national
Median hourly $23.90
10th percentile $38,710
90th percentile $82,070
Employed locally 90
National median $44,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,710
    25th
    $46,510
    50th (median)
    $49,710
    75th
    $62,910
    90th
    $82,070

    Olympia economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,985 2023 • Census ACS
    Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary vs area income 53% Median Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary is 47% 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
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $58,790
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $54,680
    Bellingham, WA $51,170
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $50,910
    Washington $48,960
    Waterbury-Shelton, CT $48,320

    Related occupations in Olympia, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $103,850
    Pharmacy Technicians $55,690
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $79,220
    Pharmacists $150,750
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $61,270
    Dental Hygienists $122,740

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Ophthalmic Medical Technicians in Olympia, WA is $23.90, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.89 or more per hour.

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

    The median Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary in Olympia, WA is 12.8% 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 Olympia?

    Entry-level Ophthalmic Medical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $38,710 per year in Olympia, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,510.