Ophthalmic Medical Technicians Salary in St. George, UT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • St. George, UT

Median annual salary $36,710 -16.7% vs national
Median hourly $17.65
10th percentile $28,080
90th percentile $44,360
Employed locally 70
National median $44,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,080
    25th
    $29,840
    50th (median)
    $36,710
    75th
    $38,140
    90th
    $44,360

    St. George economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,411 2023 • Census ACS
    Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary vs area income 48% Median Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary is 52% 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
    Duluth, MN-WI $61,880
    Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $50,660
    Portland-South Portland, ME $50,100
    Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $49,250
    Burlington-South Burlington, VT $49,080
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $49,040

    Related occupations in St. George, UT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$83,360
    Pharmacy Technicians$46,240
    Dental Hygienists$80,010
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$63,300
    Nurse Practitioners$134,700
    Physical Therapists$103,510

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Ophthalmic Medical Technicians make per hour in St. George?

    The median hourly wage for Ophthalmic Medical Technicians in St. George, UT is $17.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.89 or more per hour.

    Is St. George above or below average for Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salaries?

    The median Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary in St. George, UT is 16.7% 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 St. George?

    Entry-level Ophthalmic Medical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $28,080 per year in St. George, UT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,840.