Ophthalmic Medical Technicians pay range in Duluth
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,650 a year or less, while the top 10% make $83,540 or more. The middle half of ophthalmic medical technicians in Duluth earn between $48,670 and $74,260.
- $37K10th
- $49K25th
- $62KMedian
- $74K75th
- $84K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $60,770 | $5,064 | $29.22 |
| Median | $61,880 | $5,157 | $29.75 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $48,670 | $4,056 | $23.40 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $74,260 | $6,188 | $35.70 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians pay in Duluth vs. Minnesota and the U.S.
Ophthalmic medical technicians in Duluth earn 4% less than the Minnesota average ($63,580) and 29% more than the U.S. average ($47,060). At the median the gap is +36% against the U.S. median of $45,570.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duluth | $60,770 | $61,880 | $36,650 | $83,540 | 40 |
| Minnesota | $63,580 | $63,080 | $46,080 | $83,330 | 720 |
| 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 Duluth
On the average salary of $60,770, a single filer in Duluth takes home about $48,400 a year, or $4,033 a month and $1,862 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
The Duluth, MN-WI metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WI | $48,901 | $4,075 |
| Working in MN | $48,400 | $4,033 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
Is Duluth a good place for ophthalmic medical technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Duluth area are 11% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 88.8), so the average $60,770 buys what about $68,459 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Duluth ($50,000). A typical home costs $264,350, or 4.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary in other Minnesota cities
Duluth ranks 2nd of 2 Minnesota metro areas for this job; Minneapolis pays the most ($67,350).
- Minneapolis$67,350
- Duluth$60,770
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 Duluth: questions
How much do ophthalmic medical technicians make an hour in Duluth?
$29.22 an hour on average, and $29.75 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level ophthalmic medical technicians salary in Duluth?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,650 a year and the 25th percentile is $48,670, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the ophthalmic medical technicians take-home pay in Duluth?
About $48,400 a year ($4,033 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $60,770. Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
Do ophthalmic medical technicians earn more in Duluth than elsewhere?
The average here is 29% 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 Duluth, MN-WI (20260). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 5.0%.
- 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). Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.64, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.64).
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