Ophthalmic Medical Technicians Salary in Tulsa, OK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tulsa, OK

Median annual salary $36,110 -18.1% vs national
Median hourly $17.36
10th percentile $31,370
90th percentile $43,680
Employed locally 240
National median $44,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,370
    25th
    $34,690
    50th (median)
    $36,110
    75th
    $37,070
    90th
    $43,680

    Tulsa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,823 2023 • Census ACS
    Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary vs area income 53% Median Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary is 47% 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
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $46,050
    Roanoke, VA $37,950
    Northeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $36,670
    Southeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $36,460
    Oklahoma $35,800
    Oklahoma City, OK $35,410

    Related occupations in Tulsa, OK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $82,130
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $59,410
    Pharmacy Technicians $38,320
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $52,420
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $64,130
    Pharmacists $133,840

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Ophthalmic Medical Technicians in Tulsa, OK is $17.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.02 or more per hour.

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

    The median Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary in Tulsa, OK is 18.1% 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 Tulsa?

    Entry-level Ophthalmic Medical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $31,370 per year in Tulsa, OK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,690.