Ophthalmic Medical Technicians pay range in Grand Rapids
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,930 a year or less, while the top 10% make $48,290 or more. The middle half of ophthalmic medical technicians in Grand Rapids earn between $37,970 and $47,540.
- $37K10th
- $38K25th
- $40KMedian
- $48K75th
- $48K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $43,070 | $3,589 | $20.71 |
| Median | $40,160 | $3,347 | $19.31 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $37,970 | $3,164 | $18.25 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $47,540 | $3,962 | $22.86 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians pay in Grand Rapids vs. Michigan and the U.S.
Ophthalmic medical technicians in Grand Rapids earn 8% less than the Michigan average ($46,660) and 8% less than the U.S. average ($47,060). At the median the gap is -12% against the U.S. median of $45,570.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Rapids | $43,070 | $40,160 | $36,930 | $48,290 | 170 |
| Michigan | $46,660 | $46,750 | $37,270 | $59,170 | 1,800 |
| 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 Grand Rapids
On the average salary of $43,070, a single filer in Grand Rapids takes home about $34,644 a year, or $2,887 a month and $1,332 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 (2025 rules). Includes Grand Rapids's local income tax (1.5%).
Is Grand Rapids a good place for ophthalmic medical technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Grand Rapids area are 4% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 95.5), so the average $43,070 buys what about $45,078 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Grand Rapids ($47,570). A typical home costs $359,923, or 8.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary in other Michigan cities
Grand Rapids ranks 6th of 6 Michigan metro areas for this job; Ann Arbor pays the most ($54,020).
- Ann Arbor$54,020
- Detroit$48,320
- Flint$45,830
- Lansing$44,920
- Traverse City$44,250
- Grand Rapids$43,070
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 Grand Rapids: questions
How much do ophthalmic medical technicians make an hour in Grand Rapids?
$20.71 an hour on average, and $19.31 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level ophthalmic medical technicians salary in Grand Rapids?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,930 a year and the 25th percentile is $37,970, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the ophthalmic medical technicians take-home pay in Grand Rapids?
About $34,644 a year ($2,887 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $43,070. Includes Grand Rapids's local income tax (1.5%).
Do ophthalmic medical technicians earn more in Grand Rapids than elsewhere?
The average here is 8% 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 Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI (24340). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.7%.
- 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 (2025 rules). Includes Grand Rapids's local income tax (1.5%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.61, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.61).
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