Ophthalmic Medical Technicians Salary in Salem, OR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salem, OR

Median annual salary $48,820 +10.8% vs national
Median hourly $23.47
10th percentile $40,660
90th percentile $61,460
Employed locally 100
National median $44,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,660
    25th
    $46,200
    50th (median)
    $48,820
    75th
    $57,170
    90th
    $61,460

    Salem economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,010 2023 • Census ACS
    Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary vs area income 64% Median Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary is 36% 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
    Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $52,770
    Bend, OR $50,340
    Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $50,210
    Portland-South Portland, ME $50,100
    Grants Pass, OR $50,020

    Related occupations in Salem, OR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $128,150
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $76,030
    Psychiatric Technicians $63,820
    Pharmacy Technicians $50,600
    Dental Hygienists $116,780
    Physicians, All Other $373,970

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Ophthalmic Medical Technicians in Salem, OR is $23.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.66 or more per hour.

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

    The median Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary in Salem, OR is 10.8% 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 Salem?

    Entry-level Ophthalmic Medical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $40,660 per year in Salem, OR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,200.