Ophthalmic Medical Technicians Salary in Wichita, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wichita, KS

Median annual salary $37,880 -14.1% vs national
Median hourly $18.21
10th percentile $31,570
90th percentile $47,910
Employed locally 130
National median $44,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,570
    25th
    $35,800
    50th (median)
    $37,880
    75th
    $44,850
    90th
    $47,910

    Wichita economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,930 2023 • Census ACS
    Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary vs area income 55% Median Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary is 45% 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
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $48,300
    Lawrence, KS $47,620
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $47,020
    Kansas City, MO-KS $44,250
    Jackson, TN $41,980
    Jackson, MS $39,130

    Related occupations in Wichita, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $73,790
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $58,530
    Physicians, All Other $140,880
    Pharmacy Technicians $38,050
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $64,130
    Nurse Practitioners $108,370

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Ophthalmic Medical Technicians in Wichita, KS is $18.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.31 or more per hour.

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

    The median Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary in Wichita, KS is 14.1% 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 Wichita?

    Entry-level Ophthalmic Medical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $31,570 per year in Wichita, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,800.