Ophthalmic Medical Technicians pay range in Springfield
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $35,410 a year or less, while the top 10% make $57,300 or more. The middle half of ophthalmic medical technicians in Springfield earn between $39,210 and $48,030.
- $35K10th
- $39K25th
- $46KMedian
- $48K75th
- $57K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $45,120 | $3,760 | $21.69 |
| Median | $45,810 | $3,818 | $22.02 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $39,210 | $3,268 | $18.85 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $48,030 | $4,002 | $23.09 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians pay in Springfield vs. Massachusetts and the U.S.
Ophthalmic medical technicians in Springfield earn 18% less than the Massachusetts average ($55,210) and 4% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield | $45,120 | $45,810 | $35,410 | $57,300 | 140 |
| 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 Springfield
On the average salary of $45,120, a single filer in Springfield takes home about $36,498 a year, or $3,041 a month and $1,404 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% 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 Springfield a good place for ophthalmic medical technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Springfield area are 4% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 96.1), so the average $45,120 buys what about $46,970 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Springfield ($51,930). A typical home costs $376,017, or 8.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary in other Massachusetts cities
Springfield ranks 4th of 4 Massachusetts metro areas for this job; Boston pays the most ($57,050).
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 Springfield: questions
How much do ophthalmic medical technicians make an hour in Springfield?
$21.69 an hour on average, and $22.03 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level ophthalmic medical technicians salary in Springfield?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $35,410 a year and the 25th percentile is $39,210, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the ophthalmic medical technicians take-home pay in Springfield?
About $36,498 a year ($3,041 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $45,120. Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
Do ophthalmic medical technicians earn more in Springfield than elsewhere?
The average here is 4% 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 Springfield, MA (44140). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.0%.
- 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 1.53, this job is 1.5 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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