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Ophthalmic Medical Technicians average salary by city in California
- Santa Rosa$91,160
- San Francisco$73,740
- San Jose$68,910
- Los Angeles$64,620
- Sacramento$64,360
- San Diego$59,300
- Fresno$52,710
- Riverside$52,050
- Bakersfield$48,970
- Oxnard$47,720
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Rosa | $91,160 | $102,540 | $61,590 | $68,575 | 108 |
| San Francisco | $73,740 | $63,300 | $52,330 | $57,879 | 116 |
| San Jose | $68,910 | $51,300 | $51,300 | $54,868 | 110 |
| Los Angeles | $64,620 | $60,600 | $46,660 | $52,005 | 114 |
| Sacramento | $64,360 | $49,460 | $38,790 | $51,817 | 107 |
| San Diego | $59,300 | $60,440 | $44,240 | $48,077 | 112 |
| Fresno | $52,710 | $46,500 | $46,500 | $43,177 | 102 |
| Riverside | $52,050 | $47,680 | $37,390 | $42,687 | 106 |
| Bakersfield | $48,970 | $46,850 | $41,310 | $40,397 | 101 |
| Oxnard | $47,720 | $44,810 | $37,120 | $39,467 | 111 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; California State Disability Insurance (1.3% of wages, paid by employees) is not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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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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