Ophthalmic Medical Technicians Salary in Victoria, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Victoria, TX

Median annual salary $35,670 -19.1% vs national
Median hourly $17.15
10th percentile $31,410
90th percentile $49,510
Employed locally 60
National median $44,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,410
    25th
    $32,030
    50th (median)
    $35,670
    75th
    $36,740
    90th
    $49,510

    Victoria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,618 2023 • Census ACS
    Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary vs area income 51% Median Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary is 49% 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $47,720
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $41,240
    Sherman-Denison, TX $40,870
    College Station-Bryan, TX $39,290
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $39,260
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $37,240

    Related occupations in Victoria, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$80,500
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$58,900
    Pharmacy Technicians$41,110
    Physical Therapists$101,220
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$57,140
    Speech-Language Pathologists$87,830

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Ophthalmic Medical Technicians in Victoria, TX is $17.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.83 or more per hour.

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

    The median Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary in Victoria, TX is 19.1% 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 Victoria?

    Entry-level Ophthalmic Medical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $31,410 per year in Victoria, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,030.