Ophthalmic Medical Technicians Salary in Valdosta, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Valdosta, GA

Median annual salary $37,360 -15.2% vs national
Median hourly $17.96
10th percentile $31,400
90th percentile $48,030
Employed locally 40
National median $44,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,400
    25th
    $35,630
    50th (median)
    $37,360
    75th
    $43,480
    90th
    $48,030

    Valdosta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $54,581 2023 • Census ACS
    Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary vs area income 68% Median Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary is 32% 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
    Sheboygan, WI $50,190
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $46,590
    Michigan $45,070
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $44,660
    Chattanooga, TN-GA $39,660
    Brunswick-St. Simons, GA $39,580

    Related occupations in Valdosta, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $74,450
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $46,170
    Pharmacy Technicians $34,490
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $48,490
    Pharmacists $128,150
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $57,840

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Ophthalmic Medical Technicians in Valdosta, GA is $17.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.09 or more per hour.

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

    The median Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary in Valdosta, GA is 15.2% 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 Valdosta?

    Entry-level Ophthalmic Medical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $31,400 per year in Valdosta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,630.