Ophthalmic Medical Technicians pay range in Traverse City
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,270 a year or less, while the top 10% make $50,130 or more. The middle half of ophthalmic medical technicians in Traverse City earn between $39,420 and $45,990.
- $37K10th
- $39K25th
- $46KMedian
- $46K75th
- $50K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $44,250 | $3,688 | $21.27 |
| Median | $45,990 | $3,832 | $22.11 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $39,420 | $3,285 | $18.95 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $45,990 | $3,832 | $22.11 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians pay in Traverse City vs. Michigan and the U.S.
Ophthalmic medical technicians in Traverse City earn 5% less than the Michigan average ($46,660) and 6% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Traverse City | $44,250 | $45,990 | $37,270 | $50,130 | 90 |
| 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 Traverse City
On the average salary of $44,250, a single filer in Traverse City takes home about $36,101 a year, or $3,008 a month and $1,388 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
Is Traverse City a good place for ophthalmic medical technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Traverse City area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 93.4), so the average $44,250 buys what about $47,391 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Traverse City ($47,470). A typical home costs $421,806, or 9.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary in other Michigan cities
Traverse City ranks 5th 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 Traverse City: questions
How much do ophthalmic medical technicians make an hour in Traverse City?
$21.27 an hour on average, and $22.11 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level ophthalmic medical technicians salary in Traverse City?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,270 a year and the 25th percentile is $39,420, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the ophthalmic medical technicians take-home pay in Traverse City?
About $36,101 a year ($3,008 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $44,250.
Do ophthalmic medical technicians earn more in Traverse City than elsewhere?
The average here is 6% 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 Traverse City, MI (45900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.9%.
- 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).
- Job concentration: location quotient 3.02, this job is 3.0 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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