Ophthalmic Medical Technicians Salary in New Mexico
Ranked #35 of 51 · NM
8.8% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $42,920 ≈ $21/hr
Median annual salary $38,610
Employment 400
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $35,250P25 $36,890 Median $38,610P75 $47,350P90 $58,630
About 80% of ophthalmic medical technicianss in New Mexico earn between $35,250 and $58,630. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean ophthalmic medical technicians salary in New Mexico is $42,920, about 8.8% below the U.S. average ($47,060). That works out to roughly $21/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in New Mexico
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe, NM | $41,130 | $45,790 | — |
| Albuquerque, NM | $39,500 | $44,620 | 230 |
| Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area | $36,440 | $39,270 | 30 |