Ophthalmic Medical Technicians Salary in Santa Fe, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Fe, NM

Median annual salary $39,690 -10% vs national
Median hourly $19.08
10th percentile $38,240
90th percentile $63,550
National median $44,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,240
    25th
    $38,240
    50th (median)
    $39,690
    75th
    $47,310
    90th
    $63,550

    Santa Fe economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,689 2023 • Census ACS
    Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary vs area income 53% Median Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary is 47% 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
    Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $52,770
    Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $50,660
    Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $50,210
    Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $49,250
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $49,040
    Central New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $47,240

    Related occupations in Santa Fe, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$91,750
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$48,380
    Pharmacy Technicians$47,340
    Nurse Practitioners$144,400
    Dental Hygienists$97,090
    Pharmacists$141,210

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Ophthalmic Medical Technicians make per hour in Santa Fe?

    The median hourly wage for Ophthalmic Medical Technicians in Santa Fe, NM is $19.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.70 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Fe above or below average for Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salaries?

    The median Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary in Santa Fe, NM is 10% 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 Santa Fe?

    Entry-level Ophthalmic Medical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $38,240 per year in Santa Fe, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,240.