The median annual wage for Ophthalmic Medical Technicians in Columbia, MO is $37,440 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $40,920.
Pay spans roughly $26,790 at the 10th percentile to $53,690 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $18.00 per hour. An estimated 50 people work as ophthalmic medical technicians in Columbia, MO.
| Median (annual) | $37,440 |
| Mean (annual) | $40,920 |
| Median (hourly) | $18.00 |
| 10th percentile | $26,790 |
| 90th percentile | $53,690 |
| Employment | 50 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.