Ophthalmic Medical Technicians Salary in Portland, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-South Portland, ME

Median annual salary $50,100 +13.7% vs national
Median hourly $24.09
10th percentile $40,480
90th percentile $62,610
Employed locally 130
National median $44,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,480
    25th
    $46,280
    50th (median)
    $50,100
    75th
    $51,240
    90th
    $62,610

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,602 2023 • Census ACS
    Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary vs area income 57% Median Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary is 43% 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
    Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $52,770
    Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $50,660
    Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $50,210
    Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $49,250
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $49,040
    Central New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $47,240

    Related occupations in Portland, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$82,830
    Pharmacy Technicians$41,080
    Physical Therapists$97,850
    Nurse Practitioners$121,810
    Physicians, All Other$442,790
    Pharmacists$135,500

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Ophthalmic Medical Technicians in Portland, ME is $24.09, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.20 or more per hour.

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

    The median Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary in Portland, ME is 13.7% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Ophthalmic Medical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $40,480 per year in Portland, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,280.