Ophthalmic Medical Technicians pay range in South Bend
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,670 a year or less, while the top 10% make $58,780 or more. The middle half of ophthalmic medical technicians in South Bend earn between $39,020 and $47,640.
- $37K10th
- $39K25th
- $46KMedian
- $48K75th
- $59K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $45,520 | $3,793 | $21.88 |
| Median | $45,940 | $3,828 | $22.09 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $39,020 | $3,252 | $18.76 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $47,640 | $3,970 | $22.90 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians pay in South Bend vs. Indiana and the U.S.
Ophthalmic medical technicians in South Bend earn 6% more than the Indiana average ($43,110) and 3% less than 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Bend | $45,520 | $45,940 | $36,670 | $58,780 | 90 |
| 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 South Bend
On the average salary of $45,520, a single filer in South Bend takes home about $36,641 a year, or $3,053 a month and $1,409 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
The South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in MI | $37,067 | $3,089 |
| Working in IN | $36,641 | $3,053 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes South Bend's local income tax (1.75%).
Is South Bend a good place for ophthalmic medical technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the South Bend area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.9), so the average $45,520 buys what about $49,021 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.0 times the median wage of all jobs in South Bend ($46,540). A typical home costs $238,866, or 5.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary in other Indiana cities
South Bend ranks 2nd of 5 Indiana metro areas for this job; Lafayette pays the most ($46,110).
- 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 South Bend: questions
How much do ophthalmic medical technicians make an hour in South Bend?
$21.89 an hour on average, and $22.09 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level ophthalmic medical technicians salary in South Bend?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,670 a year and the 25th percentile is $39,020, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the ophthalmic medical technicians take-home pay in South Bend?
About $36,641 a year ($3,053 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $45,520. Includes South Bend's local income tax (1.75%).
Do ophthalmic medical technicians earn more in South Bend than elsewhere?
The average here is 3% 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 South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI (43780). 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 (2025 rules). Includes South Bend's local income tax (1.75%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.46, this job is 1.5 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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