Ophthalmic Medical Technicians Salary in Maryland

Ophthalmic medical technicians in Maryland earn the most in Baltimore (average $52,480 a year) and the least in Salisbury ($42,640), across the 2 Maryland metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the ophthalmic medical technicians average at $52,580 and the median at $50,070 for 1,300 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $47,060.

Ophthalmic Medical Technicians average salary by city in Maryland

Baltimore$52,480
Salisbury$42,640

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Baltimore	$52,480	$51,380	$45,260	$42,066	104
Salisbury	$42,640	$39,380	$38,670	$34,627	96

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Maryland's county income tax (2.25%–3.30%, charged in every county) is not included, so real take-home pay is lower. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary in other states

Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary by city and state

More about pay in Maryland

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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