Ophthalmic Medical Technicians Salary in Provo, UT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT

Median annual salary $34,350 -22.1% vs national
Median hourly $16.51
10th percentile $28,130
90th percentile $47,200
Employed locally 150
National median $44,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,130
    25th
    $29,430
    50th (median)
    $34,350
    75th
    $38,720
    90th
    $47,200

    Provo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $96,745 2023 • Census ACS
    Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary vs area income 36% Median Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary is 64% 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
    Duluth, MN-WI $61,880
    Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $50,660
    Portland-South Portland, ME $50,100
    Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $49,250
    Burlington-South Burlington, VT $49,080
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $49,040

    Related occupations in Provo, UT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$79,630
    Dental Hygienists$85,980
    Pharmacy Technicians$46,220
    Physicians, All Other$357,080
    Psychiatric Technicians$38,890
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$49,310

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Ophthalmic Medical Technicians in Provo, UT is $16.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.92 or more per hour.

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

    The median Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary in Provo, UT is 22.1% 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 Provo?

    Entry-level Ophthalmic Medical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $28,130 per year in Provo, UT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,430.