Ophthalmic Medical Technicians Salary in New Jersey

Ophthalmic medical technicians in New Jersey earn the most in Trenton (average $46,960 a year) and the least in Vineland ($40,890), across the 3 New Jersey metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the ophthalmic medical technicians average at $50,720 and the median at $49,050 for 4,150 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $47,060.

Ophthalmic Medical Technicians average salary by city in New Jersey

Trenton$46,960
Atlantic City$45,400
Vineland$40,890

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Trenton	$46,960	$45,560	$40,760	$38,866	103
Atlantic City	$45,400	$46,470	$38,840	$37,698	99
Vineland	$40,890	$37,290	$35,200	$34,321	96

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; New Jersey's employee unemployment, disability and family-leave contributions are not included. 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 New Jersey

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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