Ophthalmic Medical Technicians Salary in San Juan, PR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR

Median annual salary $38,050 -13.7% vs national
Median hourly $18.29
10th percentile $28,890
90th percentile $38,050
Employed locally 300
National median $44,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,890
    25th
    $30,530
    50th (median)
    $38,050
    75th
    $38,050
    90th
    $38,050

    San Juan economic context

    Unemployment rate 0.00% 0 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $27,966 2023 • Census ACS
    Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary vs area income 136% Median Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary is 36% above 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
    Eugene-Springfield, OR $46,600
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $45,680
    Colorado Springs, CO $43,840
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $40,840
    Springfield, MO $40,560
    Springfield, IL $40,060

    Related occupations in San Juan, PR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $38,750
    Pharmacy Technicians $27,360
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $26,750
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $39,100
    Pharmacists $107,860
    Medical Records Specialists $23,740

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Ophthalmic Medical Technicians in San Juan, PR is $18.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.00 or more per hour.

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

    The median Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary in San Juan, PR is 13.7% 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 Juan?

    Entry-level Ophthalmic Medical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $28,890 per year in San Juan, PR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,530.