Ophthalmic Medical Technicians Salary in Santa Rosa, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA

Median annual salary $101,440 +130.1% vs national
Median hourly $48.77
10th percentile $38,960
90th percentile $119,070
Employed locally 40
National median $44,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,960
    25th
    $46,850
    50th (median)
    $101,440
    75th
    $117,530
    90th
    $119,070

    Santa Rosa economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,840 2023 • Census ACS
    Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary vs area income 99% Median Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary is 1% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Ophthalmic Medical Technicians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    Eau Claire, WI $57,930

    Nearby metros — Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL $48,460

    Related occupations in Santa Rosa, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $172,390
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $80,180
    Pharmacy Technicians $61,290
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $77,260
    Emergency Medical Technicians $48,330
    Dental Hygienists $131,610

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Ophthalmic Medical Technicians in Santa Rosa, CA is $48.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.27 or more per hour.

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

    The median Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary in Santa Rosa, CA is 130.1% 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 Santa Rosa?

    Entry-level Ophthalmic Medical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $38,960 per year in Santa Rosa, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,850.