Ophthalmic Medical Technicians Salary in Twin Falls, ID

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Twin Falls, ID

Median annual salary $39,270 -10.9% vs national
Median hourly $18.88
10th percentile $34,760
90th percentile $46,820
National median $44,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,760
    25th
    $35,780
    50th (median)
    $39,270
    75th
    $46,820
    90th
    $46,820

    Twin Falls economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,473 2023 • Census ACS
    Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary vs area income 59% Median Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary is 41% 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
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $48,760
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $48,400
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $48,400
    Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor, FL $47,600
    South Florida nonmetropolitan area $46,690
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $45,680

    Related occupations in Twin Falls, ID

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $80,950
    Pharmacy Technicians $44,360
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $59,700
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $46,790
    Pharmacists $138,380
    Dental Hygienists $83,340

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Ophthalmic Medical Technicians make per hour in Twin Falls?

    The median hourly wage for Ophthalmic Medical Technicians in Twin Falls, ID is $18.88, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.51 or more per hour.

    Is Twin Falls above or below average for Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salaries?

    The median Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary in Twin Falls, ID is 10.9% 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 Twin Falls?

    Entry-level Ophthalmic Medical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $34,760 per year in Twin Falls, ID. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,780.