Ophthalmic Medical Technicians Salary in Southwestern Pennsylvania

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $43,840 -0.5% vs national
Median hourly $21.08
10th percentile $35,570
90th percentile $55,090
Employed locally 110
National median $44,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,570
    25th
    $40,760
    50th (median)
    $43,840
    75th
    $55,090
    90th
    $55,090

    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 Southwestern Pennsylvania

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $79,970
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $56,760
    Pharmacy Technicians $35,840
    Pharmacists $139,020
    Physical Therapists $98,000
    Emergency Medical Technicians $37,460

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Ophthalmic Medical Technicians make per hour in Southwestern Pennsylvania?

    The median hourly wage for Ophthalmic Medical Technicians in Southwestern Pennsylvania is $21.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.53 or more per hour.

    Is Southwestern Pennsylvania above or below average for Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salaries?

    The median Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary in Southwestern Pennsylvania is 0.5% 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 Southwestern Pennsylvania?

    Entry-level Ophthalmic Medical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $35,570 per year in Southwestern Pennsylvania. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,760.