What ophthalmic medical technicians earn in Wisconsin and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
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 |
| Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $61,580 | $29.61 | 300 |
| Madison, WI | $59,180 | $28.45 | 220 |
| Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area | $49,620 | $23.86 | 130 |
| La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN | $56,010 | $26.93 | 100 |
| Green Bay, WI | $50,730 | $24.39 | 70 |
| South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area | $49,040 | $23.58 | 70 |
| Appleton, WI | $47,520 | $22.85 | 60 |
| Wausau, WI | $47,660 | $22.92 | 60 |
| Duluth, MN-WI | $61,880 | $29.75 | 40 |
| Oshkosh-Neenah, WI | $49,300 | $23.70 | 40 |
| Sheboygan, WI | $49,610 | $23.85 | 40 |
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians in Wisconsin earned a median of $56,420 a year ($27.13 an hour) in May 2025, 24% more than the national median of $45,570. The middle half earned $47,750 to $61,620.
Among areas in Wisconsin, 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.