Ophthalmic Medical Technicians Salary in San Antonio, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX

Median annual salary $37,240 -15.5% vs national
Median hourly $17.90
10th percentile $30,930
90th percentile $52,830
Employed locally 860
National median $44,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,930
    25th
    $35,680
    50th (median)
    $37,240
    75th
    $44,930
    90th
    $52,830

    San Antonio economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,297 2023 • Census ACS
    Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary vs area income 50% Median Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary is 50% 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $47,720
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $41,240
    Sherman-Denison, TX $40,870
    College Station-Bryan, TX $39,290
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $39,260
    Corpus Christi, TX $37,080

    Related occupations in San Antonio, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $87,100
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $60,740
    Pharmacy Technicians $43,290
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $60,770
    Physicians, All Other $296,910
    Medical Records Specialists $47,750

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Ophthalmic Medical Technicians make per hour in San Antonio?

    The median hourly wage for Ophthalmic Medical Technicians in San Antonio, TX is $17.90, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.15 or more per hour.

    Is San Antonio above or below average for Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salaries?

    The median Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary in San Antonio, TX is 15.5% 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 San Antonio?

    Entry-level Ophthalmic Medical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $30,930 per year in San Antonio, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,680.