Ophthalmic Medical Technicians pay range in Amherst
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,920 a year or less, while the top 10% make $59,210 or more. The middle half of ophthalmic medical technicians in Amherst earn between $46,390 and $58,430.
- $38K10th
- $46K25th
- $49KMedian
- $58K75th
- $59K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $50,630 | $4,219 | $24.34 |
| Median | $48,620 | $4,052 | $23.38 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $46,390 | $3,866 | $22.30 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $58,430 | $4,869 | $28.09 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians pay in Amherst vs. Massachusetts and the U.S.
Ophthalmic medical technicians in Amherst earn 8% less than the Massachusetts average ($55,210) and 8% more than the U.S. average ($47,060). At the median the gap is +7% against the U.S. median of $45,570.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amherst | $50,630 | $48,620 | $37,920 | $59,210 | 80 |
| Massachusetts | $55,210 | $49,750 | $38,480 | $80,220 | 2,330 |
| 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 Amherst
On the average salary of $50,630, a single filer in Amherst takes home about $40,650 a year, or $3,387 a month and $1,563 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
Is Amherst a good place for ophthalmic medical technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Amherst area are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 100.2), so the average $50,630 buys what about $50,507 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Amherst ($57,030). A typical home costs $363,400, or 7.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary in other Massachusetts cities
Amherst ranks 3rd of 4 Massachusetts metro areas for this job; Boston pays the most ($57,050).
- Boston$57,050
- Worcester$52,070
- Amherst$50,630
- Springfield$45,120
All Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salaries in Massachusetts
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 Amherst: questions
How much do ophthalmic medical technicians make an hour in Amherst?
$24.34 an hour on average, and $23.38 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level ophthalmic medical technicians salary in Amherst?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,920 a year and the 25th percentile is $46,390, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the ophthalmic medical technicians take-home pay in Amherst?
About $40,650 a year ($3,387 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $50,630. Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
Do ophthalmic medical technicians earn more in Amherst than elsewhere?
The average here is 8% more 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 Amherst Town-Northampton, MA (11200). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.4%.
- 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: Census median home value (Zillow does not cover this metro). 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 (2026 rules). Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 2.54, this job is 2.5 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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