Ophthalmic Medical Technician salary in Alabama
What ophthalmic medical technicians earn in Alabama and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$36,680$17.63 per hour
vs U.S.−20%U.S. median $45,570
Middle half earn$31,990 – $42,760Top 10%: $47,690+
Jobs1,2601.30× the U.S. concentration
Ophthalmic Medical Technician pay in Alabama cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham, AL | $37,270 | $17.92 | 340 |
| Huntsville, AL | $37,020 | $17.80 | 160 |
| Dothan, AL | $35,550 | $17.09 | 110 |
| Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL | $35,300 | $16.97 | 90 |
| Montgomery, AL | $35,690 | $17.16 | 80 |
| Columbus, GA-AL | $35,140 | $16.90 | 70 |
| Mobile, AL | $37,000 | $17.79 | 60 |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | $35,590 | $17.11 | 60 |
| Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL | $34,570 | $16.62 | 50 |
| Auburn-Opelika, AL | $37,220 | $17.90 | 40 |
| Decatur, AL | $38,820 | $18.66 | 40 |
| Southeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area | $34,370 | $16.53 | 40 |
| Northwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area | $36,600 | $17.60 | 30 |
Hospitals and jobs in Alabama
Ophthalmic Medical Technician pay in similar states
Nevada · $37,660 Arkansas · $37,340 West Virginia · $36,730 Mississippi · $36,220 Utah · $35,950 Wyoming · $35,740
Other healthcare salaries in Alabama
Registered Nurses · $77,080 Nursing Assistants · $34,140 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $27,840 Medical Assistants · $36,100 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $57,030 Pharmacy Technicians · $39,030 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $49,440 Nurse Practitioners · $105,750 Pharmacists · $134,630 Physicians, All Other · $272,610 Dental Assistants · $39,080 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $60,700
Questions
How much does an ophthalmic medical technician make in Alabama?
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians in Alabama earned a median of $36,680 a year ($17.63 an hour) in May 2025, 20% less than the national median of $45,570. The middle half earned $31,990 to $42,760.
Where in Alabama do ophthalmic medical technicians earn the most?
Among areas in Alabama, pay was highest in Decatur, AL at $38,820.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.