Ophthalmic Medical Technicians Salary in Nevada

Ophthalmic medical technicians in Nevada earn the most in Reno (average $42,300 a year) and the least in Las Vegas ($40,870), across the 2 Nevada metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the ophthalmic medical technicians average at $41,090 and the median at $37,660 for 960 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $47,060.

Ophthalmic Medical Technicians average salary by city in Nevada

Reno$42,300
Las Vegas$40,870

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Reno	$42,300	$39,920	$36,410	$36,168	101
Las Vegas	$40,870	$37,570	$36,600	$35,019	100

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Nevada has no state income tax. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary in other states

Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary by city and state

More about pay in Nevada

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.
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.

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