Ophthalmic Medical Technicians Salary in Sioux Falls, SD-MN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sioux Falls, SD-MN

Median annual salary $44,660 +1.3% vs national
Median hourly $21.47
10th percentile $36,430
90th percentile $58,360
Employed locally 210
National median $44,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,430
    25th
    $38,750
    50th (median)
    $44,660
    75th
    $48,210
    90th
    $58,360

    Sioux Falls economic context

    Unemployment rate 1.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $81,418 2023 • Census ACS
    Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary vs area income 55% Median Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary is 45% 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
    Rapid City, SD $37,890

    Related occupations in Sioux Falls, SD-MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $68,890
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $49,310
    Pharmacists $143,000
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $55,870
    Pharmacy Technicians $44,160
    Nurse Practitioners $130,580

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Ophthalmic Medical Technicians make per hour in Sioux Falls?

    The median hourly wage for Ophthalmic Medical Technicians in Sioux Falls, SD-MN is $21.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.70 or more per hour.

    Is Sioux Falls above or below average for Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salaries?

    The median Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary in Sioux Falls, SD-MN is 1.3% 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 Sioux Falls?

    Entry-level Ophthalmic Medical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $36,430 per year in Sioux Falls, SD-MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,750.