Ophthalmic Medical Technicians Salary in Salt Lake City, UT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salt Lake City-Murray, UT

Median annual salary $36,690 -16.8% vs national
Median hourly $17.64
10th percentile $31,280
90th percentile $49,470
Employed locally 260
National median $44,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,280
    25th
    $34,800
    50th (median)
    $36,690
    75th
    $47,730
    90th
    $49,470

    Salt Lake City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,045 2023 • Census ACS
    Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary vs area income 39% Median Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary is 61% 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
    Duluth, MN-WI $61,880
    Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $50,660
    Portland-South Portland, ME $50,100
    Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $49,250
    Burlington-South Burlington, VT $49,080
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $49,040

    Related occupations in Salt Lake City, UT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $83,140
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $46,960
    Pharmacy Technicians $47,710
    Physicians, All Other $167,500
    Pharmacists $137,210
    Nurse Practitioners $127,030

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Ophthalmic Medical Technicians in Salt Lake City, UT is $17.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.65 or more per hour.

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

    The median Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary in Salt Lake City, UT is 16.8% 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 Salt Lake City?

    Entry-level Ophthalmic Medical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $31,280 per year in Salt Lake City, UT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,800.