How much does an ophthalmic medical technician make in St. Louis?
$39,440a year
Median yearly pay for ophthalmic medical technicians in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area. That is $18.96 an hour or $3,287 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.96
- Vs. national median
- -13%
- Rank among cities
- 153 of 236
- Jobs in the area
- 530
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,420Median: $39,440Highest 10%: $51,540
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,420 | $15.11 | |
| 25th | $37,040 | $17.81 | |
| Median | $39,440 | $18.96 | |
| 75th | $47,010 | $22.60 | |
| 90th | $51,540 | $24.78 |
Other cities in Missouri
Median yearly pay for ophthalmic medical technicians.
| Kansas City, MO | $43,700 |
| Springfield, MO | $38,900 |
Related jobs in St. Louis
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Radiologist | $468,900 |
| Psychiatrist | $298,200 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $276,600 |
| Physician | $246,400 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $232,300 |
| Pediatrician | $223,900 |
| Dentist | $210,400 |
| Physician | $207,500 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $199,300 |
| Pharmacist | $138,500 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an ophthalmic medical technician make an hour in St. Louis?
The median hourly pay in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area is $18.96 ($39,440 a year).
Do ophthalmic medical technicians make more in St. Louis than the national average?
No: $39,440 against $45,570 nationally, 13% less.
How does St. Louis compare with the rest of Missouri?
The median in Missouri is $40,290, so St. Louis pays 2% less.
Where does St. Louis rank for ophthalmic medical technician pay?
153 of 236 metro areas with data.
How much does an ophthalmic medical technician make starting out in St. Louis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,420 or less a year; the top 10% make $51,540 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.