Ophthalmic Medical Technicians Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $49,350 +12% vs national
Median hourly $23.73
10th percentile $44,800
90th percentile $94,690
Employed locally 420
National median $44,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,800
    25th
    $48,830
    50th (median)
    $49,350
    75th
    $77,350
    90th
    $94,690

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary vs area income 31% Median Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary is 69% 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
    Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL $48,460

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $208,940
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $92,840
    Physicians, All Other $95,320
    Pharmacy Technicians $70,740
    Pharmacists $196,250
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $81,900

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Ophthalmic Medical Technicians in San Jose, CA is $23.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.22 or more per hour.

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

    The median Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary in San Jose, CA is 12% 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 San Jose?

    Entry-level Ophthalmic Medical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $44,800 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,830.