Ophthalmic Medical Technicians Salary in York, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • York-Hanover, PA

Median annual salary $36,980 -16.1% vs national
Median hourly $17.78
10th percentile $35,250
90th percentile $55,530
Employed locally 100
National median $44,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,250
    25th
    $36,020
    50th (median)
    $36,980
    75th
    $46,200
    90th
    $55,530

    York economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,238 2023 • Census ACS
    Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary vs area income 45% Median Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary is 55% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $60,810
    Grants Pass, OR $50,020
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $47,570
    Lancaster, PA $47,030
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $46,220
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $45,300

    Related occupations in York, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $85,800
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $61,280
    Pharmacy Technicians $36,240
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $43,750
    Emergency Medical Technicians $37,950
    Dental Hygienists $81,630

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Ophthalmic Medical Technicians in York, PA is $17.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.33 or more per hour.

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

    The median Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary in York, PA is 16.1% 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 York?

    Entry-level Ophthalmic Medical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $35,250 per year in York, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,020.