Ophthalmic Medical Technicians Salary in Sheboygan, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sheboygan, WI

Median annual salary $50,190 +13.9% vs national
Median hourly $24.13
10th percentile $39,790
90th percentile $63,660
Employed locally 40
National median $44,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,790
    25th
    $47,910
    50th (median)
    $50,190
    75th
    $57,880
    90th
    $63,660

    Sheboygan economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,898 2023 • Census ACS
    Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary vs area income 70% Median Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary is 30% 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
    Duluth, MN-WI $61,880
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $60,810
    Eau Claire, WI $57,930
    La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $52,190
    Madison, WI $52,140
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $50,910

    Related occupations in Sheboygan, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $81,360
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $58,700
    Pharmacy Technicians $44,660
    Dental Hygienists $83,880
    Physical Therapists $101,770
    Nurse Practitioners $132,330

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Ophthalmic Medical Technicians in Sheboygan, WI is $24.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.05 or more per hour.

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

    The median Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary in Sheboygan, WI is 13.9% 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 Sheboygan?

    Entry-level Ophthalmic Medical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $39,790 per year in Sheboygan, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,910.