Ophthalmic Medical Technicians Salary in Southwest Maine

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $38,000 -13.8% vs national
Median hourly $18.27
10th percentile $36,900
90th percentile $47,030
Employed locally 70
National median $44,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,900
    25th
    $37,580
    50th (median)
    $38,000
    75th
    $45,090
    90th
    $47,030

    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

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $84,400
    Pharmacy Technicians $41,230
    Physical Therapists $94,130
    Emergency Medical Technicians $44,670
    Nurse Practitioners $127,500
    Pharmacists $140,000

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Ophthalmic Medical Technicians make per hour in Southwest Maine?

    The median hourly wage for Ophthalmic Medical Technicians in Southwest Maine is $18.27, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.51 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest Maine above or below average for Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salaries?

    The median Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary in Southwest Maine is 13.8% 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 Southwest Maine?

    Entry-level Ophthalmic Medical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $36,900 per year in Southwest Maine. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,580.