Ophthalmic Medical Technicians pay range in Vineland
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $35,200 a year or less, while the top 10% make $50,970 or more. The middle half of ophthalmic medical technicians in Vineland earn between $35,200 and $44,930.
- $35K10th
- $35K25th
- $37KMedian
- $45K75th
- $51K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $40,890 | $3,408 | $19.66 |
| Median | $37,290 | $3,108 | $17.93 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $35,200 | $2,933 | $16.92 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $44,930 | $3,744 | $21.60 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians pay in Vineland vs. New Jersey and the U.S.
Ophthalmic medical technicians in Vineland earn 19% less than the New Jersey average ($50,720) and 13% less than the U.S. average ($47,060). At the median the gap is -18% against the U.S. median of $45,570.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vineland | $40,890 | $37,290 | $35,200 | $50,970 | 60 |
| New Jersey | $50,720 | $49,050 | $39,970 | $58,250 | 4,150 |
| 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 Vineland
On the average salary of $40,890, a single filer in Vineland takes home about $34,321 a year, or $2,860 a month and $1,320 every two weeks. Taxes take 16% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). New Jersey's employee unemployment, disability and family-leave contributions are not included.
Is Vineland a good place for ophthalmic medical technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Vineland area are 4% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 96.0), so the average $40,890 buys what about $42,608 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Vineland ($48,190). A typical home costs $278,723, or 6.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary in other New Jersey cities
Vineland ranks 3rd of 3 New Jersey metro areas for this job; Trenton pays the most ($46,960).
- Trenton$46,960
- Atlantic City$45,400
- Vineland$40,890
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 Vineland: questions
How much do ophthalmic medical technicians make an hour in Vineland?
$19.66 an hour on average, and $17.93 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level ophthalmic medical technicians salary in Vineland?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $35,200 a year and the 25th percentile is $35,200, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the ophthalmic medical technicians take-home pay in Vineland?
About $34,321 a year ($2,860 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $40,890. New Jersey's employee unemployment, disability and family-leave contributions are not included.
Do ophthalmic medical technicians earn more in Vineland than elsewhere?
The average here is 13% 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 Vineland, NJ (47220). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 8.4%.
- 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). New Jersey's employee unemployment, disability and family-leave contributions are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 2.19, this job is 2.2 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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