Ophthalmic Medical Technicians Salary in Prescott Valley, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ

Median annual salary $37,950 -13.9% vs national
Median hourly $18.24
10th percentile $37,000
90th percentile $47,400
Employed locally 50
National median $44,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,000
    25th
    $37,270
    50th (median)
    $37,950
    75th
    $45,760
    90th
    $47,400

    Prescott Valley economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,106 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
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $45,760
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $37,950
    Tucson, AZ $37,340

    Related occupations in Prescott Valley, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $100,980
    Pharmacy Technicians $46,080
    Emergency Medical Technicians $41,730
    Psychiatric Technicians $40,060
    Nurse Practitioners $126,970
    Dental Hygienists $95,810

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Ophthalmic Medical Technicians make per hour in Prescott Valley?

    The median hourly wage for Ophthalmic Medical Technicians in Prescott Valley, AZ is $18.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.49 or more per hour.

    Is Prescott Valley above or below average for Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salaries?

    The median Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary in Prescott Valley, AZ is 13.9% 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 Prescott Valley?

    Entry-level Ophthalmic Medical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $37,000 per year in Prescott Valley, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,270.