Ophthalmic Medical Technicians Salary in Roanoke, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Roanoke, VA

Median annual salary $37,950 -13.9% vs national
Median hourly $18.25
10th percentile $34,790
90th percentile $48,760
Employed locally 140
National median $44,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,790
    25th
    $37,460
    50th (median)
    $37,950
    75th
    $46,970
    90th
    $48,760

    Roanoke economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,447 2023 • Census ACS
    Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary vs area income 56% Median Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary is 44% 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
    Vallejo, CA $57,600
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $49,350
    Charlottesville, VA $47,240
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $46,100
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $46,050

    Related occupations in Roanoke, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $75,960
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $61,510
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $48,650
    Pharmacy Technicians $39,790
    Pharmacists $135,350
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $77,420

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Ophthalmic Medical Technicians in Roanoke, VA is $18.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.83 or more per hour.

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

    The median Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary in Roanoke, VA 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 Roanoke?

    Entry-level Ophthalmic Medical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $34,790 per year in Roanoke, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,460.