Ophthalmic Medical Technicians pay range in Lafayette
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $35,770 a year or less, while the top 10% make $58,210 or more. The middle half of ophthalmic medical technicians in Lafayette earn between $36,900 and $55,610.
- $36K10th
- $37K25th
- $46KMedian
- $56K75th
- $58K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $46,110 | $3,842 | $22.17 |
| Median | $46,230 | $3,852 | $22.23 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $36,900 | $3,075 | $17.74 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $55,610 | $4,634 | $26.74 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians pay in Lafayette vs. Indiana and the U.S.
Ophthalmic medical technicians in Lafayette earn 7% more than the Indiana average ($43,110) and about the same as the U.S. average ($47,060). At the median the gap is +1% against the U.S. median of $45,570.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lafayette | $46,110 | $46,230 | $35,770 | $58,210 | 80 |
| Indiana | $43,110 | $43,490 | $34,990 | $57,130 | 1,610 |
| 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 Lafayette
On the average salary of $46,110, a single filer in Lafayette takes home about $37,299 a year, or $3,108 a month and $1,435 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). Includes Lafayette's local income tax (1.28%).
Is Lafayette a good place for ophthalmic medical technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Lafayette area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 93.4), so the average $46,110 buys what about $49,352 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Lafayette ($48,780). A typical home costs $286,179, or 6.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary in other Indiana cities
Lafayette ranks 1st of 5 Indiana metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Lafayette$46,110
- South Bend$45,520
- Indianapolis$43,670
- Fort Wayne$43,290
- Muncie$37,840
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 Lafayette: questions
How much do ophthalmic medical technicians make an hour in Lafayette?
$22.17 an hour on average, and $22.23 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level ophthalmic medical technicians salary in Lafayette?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $35,770 a year and the 25th percentile is $36,900, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the ophthalmic medical technicians take-home pay in Lafayette?
About $37,299 a year ($3,108 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $46,110. Includes Lafayette's local income tax (1.28%).
Do ophthalmic medical technicians earn more in Lafayette than elsewhere?
The average here is about the same as 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 Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN (29200). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.8%.
- 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). Includes Lafayette's local income tax (1.28%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.76, this job is 1.8 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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