Ophthalmic Medical Technicians Salary in Portland, OR-WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA

Median annual salary $58,790 +33.4% vs national
Median hourly $28.26
10th percentile $46,390
90th percentile $73,310
Employed locally 700
National median $44,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,390
    25th
    $46,810
    50th (median)
    $58,790
    75th
    $63,110
    90th
    $73,310

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,573 2023 • Census ACS
    Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary vs area income 62% Median Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary is 38% 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
    Eau Claire, WI $57,930

    Nearby metros — Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $52,770
    Bend, OR $50,340
    Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $50,210
    Portland-South Portland, ME $50,100
    Grants Pass, OR $50,020
    North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $49,130

    Related occupations in Portland, OR-WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $127,980
    Physicians, All Other $333,860
    Pharmacy Technicians $54,740
    Pharmacists $169,520
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $78,870
    Dental Hygienists $118,950

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Ophthalmic Medical Technicians in Portland, OR-WA is $28.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.12 or more per hour.

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

    The median Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary in Portland, OR-WA is 33.4% 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 $46,390 per year in Portland, OR-WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,810.