SOC 29-2057 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians — Rochester
Rochester, NY · 9 metro areas compared
At $47,030, median pay for Ophthalmic Medical Technicians in Rochester, NY tracks the national median of $45,570 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $47,030, median pay for Ophthalmic Medical Technicians in Rochester, NY tracks the national median of $45,570 closely. Pay ranges from under $37,640 at the tenth percentile to more than $61,290 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $41,170 to $57,010.
Employment stands at 300, or 0.6 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Ithaca records the highest median at $55,570. Of the 562 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 421st.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,640 | −17.4% |
| 25th | $41,170 | −9.7% |
| Median (50th) | $47,030 | +3.2% |
| 75th | $57,010 | +25.1% |
| 90th | $61,290 | +34.5% |
| Mean | $47,940 | +5.2% |
Other metro areas in New York
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ithaca | $55,570 | 60 | |
| 2 | New York | $55,100 | 5,670 | |
| 3 | Albany | $52,600 | 210 | |
| 4 | Kiryas Joel | $50,310 | 260 | |
| 5 | Utica | $47,220 | — | |
| 6 | Syracuse | $45,790 | 280 | |
| 7 | Binghamton | $44,610 | 60 | |
| 8 | Watertown | $44,070 | — | |
| 9 | Buffalo | $43,580 | 480 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Rochester run 7.9% above the national average, so the median of $47,030 buys what $43,587 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 4.4% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$47,030as reported by BLSLocal price level
107.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$43,587US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $47,030 a year, 3.2% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $37,640 to $61,290 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 300 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Ithaca, at $55,570.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Ophthalmic Medical Technicians in Rochester, NY?
The median annual wage is $47,030, or $22.61 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $45,570, so pay in Rochester, NY is 3.2% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Rochester, NY earns more than $61,290 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $37,640 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Ithaca, at $55,570 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 300 jobs in this occupation in Rochester, NY. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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