Ophthalmic Medical Technician salary in Minnesota
What ophthalmic medical technicians earn in Minnesota and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$63,080$30.33 per hour
vs U.S.+38%U.S. median $45,570
Middle half earn$50,510 – $78,070Top 10%: $83,330+
Jobs7200.53× the U.S. concentration
Ophthalmic Medical Technician pay in Minnesota cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $63,080 | $30.33 | 450 |
| Sioux Falls, SD-MN | $47,320 | $22.75 | 110 |
| La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN | $56,010 | $26.93 | 100 |
| Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area | $57,550 | $27.67 | 70 |
| Fargo, ND-MN | $47,700 | $22.93 | 50 |
| Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area | $52,500 | $25.24 | 50 |
| Duluth, MN-WI | $61,880 | $29.75 | 40 |
| Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area | $49,250 | $23.68 | 30 |
Hospitals and jobs in Minnesota
Ophthalmic Medical Technician pay in similar states
Hawaii · $58,240 Wisconsin · $56,420 California · $54,490 Vermont · $50,090 Maryland · $50,070 Oregon · $50,020
Other healthcare salaries in Minnesota
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $38,370 Registered Nurses · $101,510 Nursing Assistants · $46,680 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $63,750 Medical Assistants · $50,480 Nurse Practitioners · $133,260 Pharmacy Technicians · $48,300 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $74,440 Pharmacists · $159,740 Dental Assistants · $65,270 Physicians, All Other · $367,320 Physical Therapists · $102,010
Questions
How much does an ophthalmic medical technician make in Minnesota?
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians in Minnesota earned a median of $63,080 a year ($30.33 an hour) in May 2025, 38% more than the national median of $45,570. The middle half earned $50,510 to $78,070.
Where in Minnesota do ophthalmic medical technicians earn the most?
Among areas in Minnesota, pay was highest in Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI at $63,080.
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.