Ophthalmic Medical Technicians Salary in Southeast Missouri

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southeast Missouri nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $34,640 -21.4% vs national
Median hourly $16.66
10th percentile $25,840
90th percentile $39,680
Employed locally 60
National median $44,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,840
    25th
    $25,930
    50th (median)
    $34,640
    75th
    $38,950
    90th
    $39,680

    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

    Related occupations in Southeast Missouri

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $75,510
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $56,100
    Pharmacy Technicians $36,150
    Nurse Practitioners $108,190
    Pharmacists $135,350
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $57,820

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Ophthalmic Medical Technicians make per hour in Southeast Missouri?

    The median hourly wage for Ophthalmic Medical Technicians in Southeast Missouri is $16.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $19.39 or more per hour.

    Is Southeast Missouri above or below average for Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salaries?

    The median Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary in Southeast Missouri is 21.4% 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 Southeast Missouri?

    Entry-level Ophthalmic Medical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $25,840 per year in Southeast Missouri. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $25,930.