Ophthalmic Medical Technicians Salary in Rapid City, SD

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Rapid City, SD

Median annual salary $37,890 -14% vs national
Median hourly $18.21
10th percentile $35,510
90th percentile $51,760
Employed locally 110
National median $44,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,510
    25th
    $36,980
    50th (median)
    $37,890
    75th
    $44,820
    90th
    $51,760

    Rapid City economic context

    Unemployment rate 1.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,985 2023 • Census ACS
    Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary vs area income 53% Median Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary is 47% 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
    Sioux Falls, SD-MN $44,660

    Related occupations in Rapid City, SD

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $69,510
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $49,970
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $53,110
    Pharmacy Technicians $44,010
    Nurse Practitioners $111,810
    Pharmacists $153,530

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Ophthalmic Medical Technicians make per hour in Rapid City?

    The median hourly wage for Ophthalmic Medical Technicians in Rapid City, SD is $18.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.80 or more per hour.

    Is Rapid City above or below average for Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salaries?

    The median Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary in Rapid City, SD is 14% 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 Rapid City?

    Entry-level Ophthalmic Medical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $35,510 per year in Rapid City, SD. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,980.