Ophthalmic Medical Technician salary in New Mexico
What ophthalmic medical technicians earn in New Mexico and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$38,610$18.56 per hour
vs U.S.−15%U.S. median $45,570
Middle half earn$36,890 – $47,350Top 10%: $58,630+
Jobs4001.01× the U.S. concentration
Ophthalmic Medical Technician pay in New Mexico cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque, NM | $39,500 | $18.99 | 230 |
| Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area | $36,440 | $17.52 | 30 |
| Santa Fe, NM | $41,130 | $19.78 | – |
Hospitals and jobs in New Mexico
Ophthalmic Medical Technician pay in similar states
Georgia · $39,150 Kentucky · $38,990 Tennessee · $38,890 Louisiana · $38,750 Idaho · $38,280 Oklahoma · $37,920
Other healthcare salaries in New Mexico
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $28,520 Registered Nurses · $94,340 Medical Assistants · $39,230 Nursing Assistants · $39,390 Pharmacy Technicians · $46,630 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $59,330 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $47,360 Dental Assistants · $44,400 Physicians, All Other · $327,670 Nurse Practitioners · $137,520 Pharmacists · $147,000 Dental Hygienists · $95,940
Questions
How much does an ophthalmic medical technician make in New Mexico?
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians in New Mexico earned a median of $38,610 a year ($18.56 an hour) in May 2025, 15% less than the national median of $45,570. The middle half earned $36,890 to $47,350.
Where in New Mexico do ophthalmic medical technicians earn the most?
Among areas in New Mexico, pay was highest in Santa Fe, NM at $41,130.
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.