Ophthalmic Medical Technicians Salary in North Dakota

Ophthalmic medical technicians in North Dakota earn the most in Bismarck (average $47,620 a year) and the least in Fargo ($47,350), across the 2 North Dakota metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the ophthalmic medical technicians average at $46,040 and the median at $46,190 for 220 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $47,060.

Ophthalmic Medical Technicians average salary by city in North Dakota

Bismarck$47,620
Fargo$47,350

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Bismarck	$47,620	$46,620	$42,190	$40,443	91
Fargo	$47,350	$47,700	$39,300	$40,226	91

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary in other states

Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary by city and state

More about pay in North Dakota

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-2057.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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