Ophthalmic Medical Technicians Salary in Tucson, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tucson, AZ

Median annual salary $37,340 -15.3% vs national
Median hourly $17.95
10th percentile $36,680
90th percentile $47,940
Employed locally 500
National median $44,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,680
    25th
    $37,160
    50th (median)
    $37,340
    75th
    $45,280
    90th
    $47,940

    Tucson economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,929 2023 • Census ACS
    Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary vs area income 55% Median Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary is 45% 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
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $45,760
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $37,950
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $37,950

    Related occupations in Tucson, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $95,960
    Pharmacy Technicians $45,690
    Pharmacists $138,930
    Physicians, All Other $357,070
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $70,890
    Psychiatric Technicians $38,550

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Ophthalmic Medical Technicians in Tucson, AZ is $17.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.35 or more per hour.

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

    The median Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary in Tucson, AZ is 15.3% 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 Tucson?

    Entry-level Ophthalmic Medical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $36,680 per year in Tucson, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,160.