Ophthalmic Medical Technicians Salary in Pueblo, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Pueblo, CO

Median annual salary $38,890 -11.8% vs national
Median hourly $18.70
10th percentile $32,960
90th percentile $54,850
Employed locally 40
National median $44,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,960
    25th
    $37,790
    50th (median)
    $38,890
    75th
    $51,410
    90th
    $54,850

    Pueblo economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,250 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
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $58,790

    Nearby metros — Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $58,790
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $55,220
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $54,680
    Boulder, CO $52,180
    Wisconsin $50,660
    Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $50,210

    Related occupations in Pueblo, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$87,520
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$67,310
    Pharmacy Technicians$44,740
    Nurse Practitioners$125,370
    Psychiatric Technicians$48,080
    Family Medicine Physicians$256,480

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Ophthalmic Medical Technicians in Pueblo, CO is $18.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.24 or more per hour.

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

    The median Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary in Pueblo, CO is 11.8% 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 Pueblo?

    Entry-level Ophthalmic Medical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $32,960 per year in Pueblo, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,790.