Ophthalmic Medical Technicians Salary in Sherman, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sherman-Denison, TX

Median annual salary $40,870 -7.3% vs national
Median hourly $19.65
10th percentile $31,360
90th percentile $50,550
Employed locally 60
National median $44,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,360
    25th
    $36,110
    50th (median)
    $40,870
    75th
    $47,230
    90th
    $50,550

    Sherman economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,455 2023 • Census ACS
    Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary vs area income 58% Median Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary is 42% 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $47,720
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $41,240
    College Station-Bryan, TX $39,290
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $39,260
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $37,240
    Corpus Christi, TX $37,080

    Related occupations in Sherman, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $80,840
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $58,140
    Pharmacy Technicians $40,460
    Dental Hygienists $96,640
    Physical Therapists $106,960
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $73,910

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Ophthalmic Medical Technicians in Sherman, TX is $19.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.30 or more per hour.

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

    The median Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary in Sherman, TX is 7.3% 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 Sherman?

    Entry-level Ophthalmic Medical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $31,360 per year in Sherman, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,110.