Ophthalmic Medical Technicians pay range in Augusta
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $29,860 a year or less, while the top 10% make $48,920 or more. The middle half of ophthalmic medical technicians in Augusta earn between $35,880 and $46,580.
- $30K10th
- $36K25th
- $37KMedian
- $47K75th
- $49K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $40,340 | $3,362 | $19.39 |
| Median | $37,300 | $3,108 | $17.93 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $35,880 | $2,990 | $17.25 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $46,580 | $3,882 | $22.39 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians pay in Augusta vs. Georgia and the U.S.
Ophthalmic medical technicians in Augusta earn 6% less than the Georgia average ($42,910) and 14% less than the U.S. average ($47,060). At the median the gap is -18% against the U.S. median of $45,570.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Augusta | $40,340 | $37,300 | $29,860 | $48,920 | 130 |
| 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 Augusta
On the average salary of $40,340, a single filer in Augusta takes home about $33,329 a year, or $2,777 a month and $1,282 every two weeks. Taxes take 17% of gross pay.
The Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in SC | $34,087 | $2,841 |
| Working in GA | $33,329 | $2,777 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Augusta a good place for ophthalmic medical technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Augusta area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.9), so the average $40,340 buys what about $43,894 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Augusta ($45,990). A typical home costs $253,524, or 6.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary in other Georgia cities
Augusta ranks 4th 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 Augusta: questions
How much do ophthalmic medical technicians make an hour in Augusta?
$19.39 an hour on average, and $17.93 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level ophthalmic medical technicians salary in Augusta?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $29,860 a year and the 25th percentile is $35,880, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the ophthalmic medical technicians take-home pay in Augusta?
About $33,329 a year ($2,777 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $40,340.
Do ophthalmic medical technicians earn more in Augusta than elsewhere?
The average here is 14% 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 Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC (12260). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.3%.
- 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 1.27, this job is 1.3 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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