Ophthalmic Medical Technicians Salary in Utica, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Utica-Rome, NY

Median annual salary $45,390 +3% vs national
Median hourly $21.82
10th percentile $33,740
90th percentile $55,010
Employed locally 70
National median $44,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,740
    25th
    $37,150
    50th (median)
    $45,390
    75th
    $45,390
    90th
    $55,010

    Utica economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,830 2023 • Census ACS
    Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary vs area income 66% Median Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary is 34% 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
    Ithaca, NY $49,710
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $49,350
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $49,040
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $48,720
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $47,370
    Albany, OR $45,140

    Related occupations in Utica, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$86,020
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$57,580
    Pharmacy Technicians$36,390
    Pharmacists$127,230
    Physical Therapists$84,140
    Occupational Therapists$79,040

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Ophthalmic Medical Technicians in Utica, NY is $21.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.66 or more per hour.

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

    The median Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary in Utica, NY is 3% above 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 Utica?

    Entry-level Ophthalmic Medical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $33,740 per year in Utica, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,150.