Ophthalmic Medical Technicians Salary in Oshkosh, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Oshkosh-Neenah, WI

Median annual salary $49,300 +11.8% vs national
Median hourly $23.70
10th percentile $38,740
90th percentile $61,230
Employed locally 40
National median $44,080

Compare Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary & buying power

Type a city below to see how Oshkosh, WI stacks up on salary and cost of living.

Full tool →
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians
in
Oshkosh, WI
vs

    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,740
    25th
    $44,050
    50th (median)
    $49,300
    75th
    $56,840
    90th
    $61,230

    Oshkosh economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,873 2023 • Census ACS
    Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary vs area income 68% Median Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary is 32% 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
    Duluth, MN-WI $61,880
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $60,810
    Eau Claire, WI $57,930
    La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $52,190
    Madison, WI $52,140
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $50,910

    Related occupations in Oshkosh, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $82,980
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $64,340
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $59,170
    Pharmacy Technicians $43,640
    Dental Hygienists $84,220
    Physicians, All Other $376,740

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Ophthalmic Medical Technicians in Oshkosh, WI is $23.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.54 or more per hour.

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

    The median Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary in Oshkosh, WI is 11.8% 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 Oshkosh?

    Entry-level Ophthalmic Medical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $38,740 per year in Oshkosh, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,050.