Ophthalmic Medical Technicians Salary in Kansas

Ophthalmic medical technicians in Kansas earn the most in Lawrence (average $46,640 a year) and the least in Wichita ($40,200), across the 2 Kansas metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the ophthalmic medical technicians average at $43,470 and the median at $43,700 for 630 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $47,060.

Ophthalmic Medical Technicians average salary by city in Kansas

Lawrence$46,640
Wichita$40,200

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Lawrence	$46,640	$47,620	$38,750	$37,852	90
Wichita	$40,200	$39,620	$32,710	$33,037	89

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

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Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary by city and state

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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.
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.

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