Ophthalmic Medical Technicians Salary in Oxnard, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA

Median annual salary $47,020 +6.7% vs national
Median hourly $22.61
10th percentile $35,680
90th percentile $65,640
Employed locally 60
National median $44,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,680
    25th
    $40,830
    50th (median)
    $47,020
    75th
    $58,210
    90th
    $65,640

    Oxnard economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $107,327 2023 • Census ACS
    Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary vs area income 44% Median Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary is 56% 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
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $101,440
    Vallejo, CA $57,600
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $55,220
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $52,620
    Ithaca, NY $49,710
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $49,350

    Related occupations in Oxnard, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $128,520
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $76,620
    Pharmacy Technicians $48,920
    Physicians, All Other $193,890
    Pharmacists $159,030
    Dental Hygienists $122,520

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Ophthalmic Medical Technicians in Oxnard, CA is $22.61, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.40 or more per hour.

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

    The median Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary in Oxnard, CA is 6.7% 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 Oxnard?

    Entry-level Ophthalmic Medical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $35,680 per year in Oxnard, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,830.