Ophthalmic Medical Technicians pay range in Boston
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $38,480 a year or less, while the top 10% make $80,740 or more. The middle half of ophthalmic medical technicians in Boston earn between $49,040 and $65,650.
- $38K10th
- $49K25th
- $53KMedian
- $66K75th
- $81K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $57,050 | $4,754 | $27.43 |
| Median | $52,670 | $4,389 | $25.32 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $49,040 | $4,087 | $23.58 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $65,650 | $5,471 | $31.56 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians pay in Boston vs. Massachusetts and the U.S.
Ophthalmic medical technicians in Boston earn 3% more than the Massachusetts average ($55,210) and 21% more than the U.S. average ($47,060). At the median the gap is +16% against the U.S. median of $45,570.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston | $57,050 | $52,670 | $38,480 | $80,740 | 1,740 |
| 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 Boston
On the average salary of $57,050, a single filer in Boston takes home about $45,487 a year, or $3,791 a month and $1,750 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
The Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in NH | $48,020 | $4,002 |
| Working in MA | $45,487 | $3,791 |
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 Boston a good place for ophthalmic medical technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Boston area are 8% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 108.3), so the average $57,050 buys what about $52,694 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Boston ($66,620). A typical home costs $741,868, or 13.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary in other Massachusetts cities
Boston ranks 1st of 4 Massachusetts metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- 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
Does this match what you are paid?
Anonymous, no account. Results update as visitors answer.
Share your pay anonymously
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary in Boston: questions
How much do ophthalmic medical technicians make an hour in Boston?
$27.43 an hour on average, and $25.32 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level ophthalmic medical technicians salary in Boston?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $38,480 a year and the 25th percentile is $49,040, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the ophthalmic medical technicians take-home pay in Boston?
About $45,487 a year ($3,791 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $57,050. Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
Do ophthalmic medical technicians earn more in Boston than elsewhere?
The average here is 21% 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 Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH (14460). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.1%.
- 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 (2026 rules). Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.41, this job is 1.4 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
Read the full methodology. Spotted an error? Tell us.