Ophthalmic Medical Technicians Salary in Phoenix, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ

Median annual salary $45,760 +3.8% vs national
Median hourly $22.00
10th percentile $37,900
90th percentile $57,130
Employed locally 1,340
National median $44,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,900
    25th
    $38,860
    50th (median)
    $45,760
    75th
    $48,220
    90th
    $57,130

    Phoenix economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,703 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
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $37,950
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $37,950
    Tucson, AZ $37,340

    Related occupations in Phoenix, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $98,160
    Pharmacy Technicians $47,880
    Psychiatric Technicians $44,580
    Nurse Practitioners $134,630
    Pharmacists $136,870
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $62,480

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Ophthalmic Medical Technicians in Phoenix, AZ is $22.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.59 or more per hour.

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

    The median Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary in Phoenix, AZ 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 Phoenix?

    Entry-level Ophthalmic Medical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $37,900 per year in Phoenix, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,860.