Ophthalmic Medical Technicians pay range in Peoria
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,200 a year or less, while the top 10% make $61,850 or more. The middle half of ophthalmic medical technicians in Peoria earn between $36,200 and $45,930.
- $36K10th
- $36K25th
- $38KMedian
- $46K75th
- $62K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $43,580 | $3,632 | $20.95 |
| Median | $38,130 | $3,178 | $18.33 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $36,200 | $3,017 | $17.40 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $45,930 | $3,828 | $22.08 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians pay in Peoria vs. Illinois and the U.S.
Ophthalmic medical technicians in Peoria earn 6% less than the Illinois average ($46,500) and 7% less than the U.S. average ($47,060). At the median the gap is -16% against the U.S. median of $45,570.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peoria | $43,580 | $38,130 | $36,200 | $61,850 | 100 |
| Illinois | $46,500 | $47,100 | $36,190 | $60,490 | 3,250 |
| 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 Peoria
On the average salary of $43,580, a single filer in Peoria takes home about $35,180 a year, or $2,932 a month and $1,353 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
Is Peoria a good place for ophthalmic medical technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Peoria area are 9% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.2), so the average $43,580 buys what about $47,769 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Peoria ($49,590). A typical home costs $172,742, or 4.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary in other Illinois cities
Peoria ranks 2nd of 4 Illinois metro areas for this job; Chicago pays the most ($48,520).
- Chicago$48,520
- Peoria$43,580
- Springfield$42,640
- Bloomington$39,730
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 Peoria: questions
How much do ophthalmic medical technicians make an hour in Peoria?
$20.95 an hour on average, and $18.33 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level ophthalmic medical technicians salary in Peoria?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,200 a year and the 25th percentile is $36,200, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the ophthalmic medical technicians take-home pay in Peoria?
About $35,180 a year ($2,932 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $43,580.
Do ophthalmic medical technicians earn more in Peoria than elsewhere?
The average here is 7% 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 Peoria, IL (37900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.5%.
- 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 (2025 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.29, this job is 1.3 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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