Ophthalmic Medical Technicians Salary in Shreveport, LA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Shreveport-Bossier City, LA

Median annual salary $37,610 -14.7% vs national
Median hourly $18.08
10th percentile $32,540
90th percentile $47,670
Employed locally 130
National median $44,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,540
    25th
    $36,030
    50th (median)
    $37,610
    75th
    $44,950
    90th
    $47,670

    Shreveport economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $54,635 2023 • Census ACS
    Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary vs area income 69% Median Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary is 31% 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
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $58,790
    Eau Claire, WI $57,930
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $55,220
    La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $52,190
    Portland-South Portland, ME $50,100
    Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ $49,770

    Related occupations in Shreveport, LA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $83,200
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $57,040
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $60,600
    Pharmacy Technicians $40,630
    Pharmacists $131,280
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $38,470

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Ophthalmic Medical Technicians in Shreveport, LA is $18.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.55 or more per hour.

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

    The median Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary in Shreveport, LA is 14.7% 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 Shreveport?

    Entry-level Ophthalmic Medical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $32,540 per year in Shreveport, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,030.