Ophthalmic Medical Technicians Salary in Pittsburgh, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Pittsburgh, PA

Median annual salary $43,150 -2.1% vs national
Median hourly $20.74
10th percentile $29,120
90th percentile $49,360
Employed locally 650
National median $44,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,120
    25th
    $35,580
    50th (median)
    $43,150
    75th
    $46,160
    90th
    $49,360

    Pittsburgh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,942 2023 • Census ACS
    Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary vs area income 58% Median Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary is 42% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $60,810
    Grants Pass, OR $50,020
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $47,570
    Lancaster, PA $47,030
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $46,220
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $45,300

    Related occupations in Pittsburgh, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $81,190
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $60,790
    Physicians, All Other $172,490
    Pharmacy Technicians $38,760
    Pharmacists $131,950
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $56,550

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Ophthalmic Medical Technicians in Pittsburgh, PA is $20.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.98 or more per hour.

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

    The median Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary in Pittsburgh, PA is 2.1% below 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 Pittsburgh?

    Entry-level Ophthalmic Medical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $29,120 per year in Pittsburgh, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,580.