Ophthalmic Medical Technicians Salary in San Diego, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA

Median annual salary $42,350 -3.9% vs national
Median hourly $20.36
10th percentile $36,360
90th percentile $58,370
Employed locally 360
National median $44,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,360
    25th
    $37,650
    50th (median)
    $42,350
    75th
    $47,840
    90th
    $58,370

    San Diego economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,285 2023 • Census ACS
    Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary vs area income 41% Median Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary is 59% 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 San Diego, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $133,090
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $77,280
    Physicians, All Other $323,050
    Pharmacy Technicians $49,540
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $70,240
    Pharmacists $163,860

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Ophthalmic Medical Technicians in San Diego, CA is $20.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.07 or more per hour.

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

    The median Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary in San Diego, CA is 3.9% 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 San Diego?

    Entry-level Ophthalmic Medical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $36,360 per year in San Diego, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,650.