Ophthalmic Medical Technicians Salary in Scranton, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA

Median annual salary $43,320 -1.7% vs national
Median hourly $20.83
10th percentile $31,260
90th percentile $47,870
Employed locally 150
National median $44,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,260
    25th
    $36,160
    50th (median)
    $43,320
    75th
    $46,320
    90th
    $47,870

    Scranton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,656 2023 • Census ACS
    Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary vs area income 68% Median Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary is 32% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $60,810
    Grants Pass, OR $50,020
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $47,570
    Lancaster, PA $47,030
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $46,220
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $45,300

    Related occupations in Scranton, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $81,450
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $61,310
    Pharmacy Technicians $35,250
    Pharmacists $133,420
    Physicians, All Other $166,820
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $58,370

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Ophthalmic Medical Technicians make per hour in Scranton?

    The median hourly wage for Ophthalmic Medical Technicians in Scranton, PA is $20.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.10 or more per hour.

    Is Scranton above or below average for Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salaries?

    The median Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary in Scranton, PA is 1.7% 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 Scranton?

    Entry-level Ophthalmic Medical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $31,260 per year in Scranton, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,160.