Ophthalmic Medical Technician salary in Kansas
What ophthalmic medical technicians earn in Kansas and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$43,700$21.01 per hour
vs U.S.−4%U.S. median $45,570
Middle half earn$37,340 – $46,740Top 10%: $58,760+
Jobs6300.96× the U.S. concentration
Ophthalmic Medical Technician pay in Kansas cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City, MO-KS | $43,700 | $21.01 | 500 |
| Wichita, KS | $39,620 | $19.05 | 140 |
| Kansas nonmetropolitan area | $37,490 | $18.02 | 120 |
| Joplin, MO-KS | $36,680 | $17.63 | 30 |
| Lawrence, KS | $47,620 | $22.89 | 30 |
Hospitals and jobs in Kansas
Ophthalmic Medical Technician pay in similar states
Pennsylvania · $45,050 Delaware · $44,540 Iowa · $44,030 Texas · $43,640 Indiana · $43,490 South Dakota · $42,430
Other healthcare salaries in Kansas
Registered Nurses · $79,320 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $31,260 Nursing Assistants · $38,010 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $61,760 Medical Assistants · $39,510 Physicians, All Other · $221,540 Pharmacy Technicians · $43,310 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $62,050 Nurse Practitioners · $126,650 Pharmacists · $137,800 Physical Therapists · $98,290 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $76,070
Questions
How much does an ophthalmic medical technician make in Kansas?
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians in Kansas earned a median of $43,700 a year ($21.01 an hour) in May 2025, 4% less than the national median of $45,570. The middle half earned $37,340 to $46,740.
Where in Kansas do ophthalmic medical technicians earn the most?
Among areas in Kansas, pay was highest in Lawrence, KS at $47,620.
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.