Ophthalmic Medical Technicians Salary in Springfield, MO

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

Median annual salary $40,560 -8% vs national
Median hourly $19.50
10th percentile $28,940
90th percentile $44,200
Employed locally 90
National median $44,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,940
    25th
    $34,160
    50th (median)
    $40,560
    75th
    $44,200
    90th
    $44,200

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,488 2023 • Census ACS
    Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary vs area income 66% Median Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary is 34% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $55,220
    Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ $49,770
    Vermont $49,080
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $48,240
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $47,880
    Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA $47,200

    Related occupations in Springfield, MO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$66,530
    Psychiatric Technicians$44,190
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$57,800
    Pharmacy Technicians$38,750
    Pharmacists$137,810
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$36,920

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Ophthalmic Medical Technicians in Springfield, MO is $19.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.50 or more per hour.

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

    The median Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary in Springfield, MO is 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 Springfield?

    Entry-level Ophthalmic Medical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $28,940 per year in Springfield, MO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,160.