SOC 29-2057 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians — Salem
Salem, OR · 6 metro areas compared
In Salem, OR the median wage for Ophthalmic Medical Technicians is $50,600 a year, which is 11.0% higher than the national figure of $45,570.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Salem, OR the median wage for Ophthalmic Medical Technicians is $50,600 a year, which is 11.0% higher than the national figure of $45,570. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $46,800 and $61,080. The lowest tenth earn under $46,000, while the highest tenth earn more than $72,100.
Within the state, Portland records the highest median at $62,390. Of the 434 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 298th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,000 | +0.9% |
| 25th | $46,800 | +2.7% |
| Median (50th) | $50,600 | +11.0% |
| 75th | $61,080 | +34.0% |
| 90th | $72,100 | +58.2% |
| Mean | $53,690 | +17.8% |
Other metro areas in Oregon
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Salem run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $50,600 buys what $48,936 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 7.4% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$50,600as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$48,936US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $50,600 a year, 11.0% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $46,000 to $72,100 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Portland, at $62,390.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Ophthalmic Medical Technicians in Salem, OR?
The median annual wage is $50,600, or $24.33 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 Salem, OR is 11.0% 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 Salem, OR earns more than $72,100 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $46,000 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 Portland, at $62,390 per year.
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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