Ophthalmic Medical Technicians pay range in Atlanta
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,960 a year or less, while the top 10% make $66,300 or more. The middle half of ophthalmic medical technicians in Atlanta earn between $39,150 and $45,770.
- $37K10th
- $39K25th
- $39KMedian
- $46K75th
- $66K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $44,520 | $3,710 | $21.40 |
| Median | $39,150 | $3,262 | $18.82 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $39,150 | $3,262 | $18.82 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $45,770 | $3,814 | $22.00 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians pay in Atlanta vs. Georgia and the U.S.
Ophthalmic medical technicians in Atlanta earn 4% more than the Georgia average ($42,910) and 5% less than the U.S. average ($47,060). At the median the gap is -14% against the U.S. median of $45,570.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | $44,520 | $39,150 | $36,960 | $66,300 | 1,540 |
| Georgia | $42,910 | $39,150 | $34,180 | $60,010 | 2,570 |
| United States | $47,060 | $45,570 | $35,700 | $61,940 | 71,010 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary after taxes in Atlanta
On the average salary of $44,520, a single filer in Atlanta takes home about $36,479 a year, or $3,040 a month and $1,403 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Atlanta a good place for ophthalmic medical technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Atlanta area are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 100.1), so the average $44,520 buys what about $44,494 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Atlanta ($51,170). A typical home costs $382,938, or 8.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary in other Georgia cities
Atlanta ranks 2nd of 7 Georgia metro areas for this job; Brunswick pays the most ($47,850).
Highest-paying cities for ophthalmic medical technicians
Santa Rosa, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($91,160).
- Santa Rosa, CA$91,160
- San Francisco, CA$73,740
- San Jose, CA$68,910
- Minneapolis, MN$67,350
- Los Angeles, CA$64,620
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Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary in Atlanta: questions
How much do ophthalmic medical technicians make an hour in Atlanta?
$21.40 an hour on average, and $18.82 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level ophthalmic medical technicians salary in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,960 a year and the 25th percentile is $39,150, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the ophthalmic medical technicians take-home pay in Atlanta?
About $36,479 a year ($3,040 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $44,520.
Do ophthalmic medical technicians earn more in Atlanta than elsewhere?
The average here is 5% less than the U.S. average for this job ($47,060).
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; area Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA (12060). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.4%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.17, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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