Ophthalmic Medical Technicians Salary in Arizona

Ophthalmic medical technicians in Arizona earn the most in Phoenix (average $47,670 a year) and the least in Tucson ($42,580), across the 3 Arizona metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the ophthalmic medical technicians average at $46,220 and the median at $47,040 for 1,630 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $47,060.

Ophthalmic Medical Technicians average salary by city in Arizona

Phoenix$47,670
Prescott Valley$42,990
Tucson$42,580

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Phoenix	$47,670	$48,830	$43,740	$39,685	103
Prescott Valley	$42,990	$39,140	$38,570	$36,041	98
Tucson	$42,580	$39,250	$38,540	$35,722	97

*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 Arizona

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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