Ophthalmic Medical Technicians Salary in Sacramento, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

Median annual salary $45,840 +4% vs national
Median hourly $22.04
10th percentile $35,780
90th percentile $98,910
Employed locally 240
National median $44,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,780
    25th
    $38,750
    50th (median)
    $45,840
    75th
    $47,770
    90th
    $98,910

    Sacramento economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,986 2023 • Census ACS
    Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary vs area income 49% Median Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary is 51% 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
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $101,440
    Vallejo, CA $57,600
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $55,220
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $52,620
    Ithaca, NY $49,710
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $49,350

    Related occupations in Sacramento, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $169,210
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $79,460
    Pharmacy Technicians $55,810
    Pharmacists $173,510
    Dental Hygienists $121,310
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $80,160

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Ophthalmic Medical Technicians in Sacramento, CA is $22.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.52 or more per hour.

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

    The median Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary in Sacramento, CA is 4% above 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 Sacramento?

    Entry-level Ophthalmic Medical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $35,780 per year in Sacramento, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,750.