Ophthalmic Medical Technicians Salary in Springfield, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Springfield, IL

Median annual salary $40,060 -9.1% vs national
Median hourly $19.26
10th percentile $37,710
90th percentile $46,820
Employed locally 50
National median $44,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,710
    25th
    $38,810
    50th (median)
    $40,060
    75th
    $41,790
    90th
    $46,820

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,580 2023 • Census ACS
    Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary vs area income 54% Median Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary is 46% 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
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $65,000
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $58,790
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $50,910
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $47,820
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $47,570
    Billings, MT $47,500

    Related occupations in Springfield, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $81,680
    Pharmacy Technicians $40,630
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $57,940
    Nurse Practitioners $125,510
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $51,700
    Pharmacists $135,060

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Ophthalmic Medical Technicians in Springfield, IL is $19.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.86 or more per hour.

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

    The median Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary in Springfield, IL is 9.1% 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 Springfield?

    Entry-level Ophthalmic Medical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $37,710 per year in Springfield, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,810.