Ophthalmic Medical Technicians Salary in Tuscaloosa, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tuscaloosa, AL

Median annual salary $34,350 -22.1% vs national
Median hourly $16.52
10th percentile $29,070
90th percentile $44,120
Employed locally 60
National median $44,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,070
    25th
    $29,690
    50th (median)
    $34,350
    75th
    $38,830
    90th
    $44,120

    Tuscaloosa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,975 2023 • Census ACS
    Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary vs area income 57% Median Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary is 43% 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
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $101,440
    Vallejo, CA $57,600
    La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $52,190
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $49,350
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $49,040
    Salem, OR $48,820

    Related occupations in Tuscaloosa, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$68,790
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$49,110
    Pharmacy Technicians$37,650
    Pharmacists$130,890
    Nurse Practitioners$109,610
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$47,060

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Ophthalmic Medical Technicians in Tuscaloosa, AL is $16.52, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.49 or more per hour.

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

    The median Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary in Tuscaloosa, AL is 22.1% 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 Tuscaloosa?

    Entry-level Ophthalmic Medical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $29,070 per year in Tuscaloosa, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,690.