Ophthalmic Medical Technicians pay range in Albany
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,770 a year or less, while the top 10% make $62,800 or more. The middle half of ophthalmic medical technicians in Albany earn between $46,180 and $54,950.
- $38K10th
- $46K25th
- $53KMedian
- $55K75th
- $63K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $51,440 | $4,287 | $24.73 |
| Median | $52,600 | $4,383 | $25.29 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $46,180 | $3,848 | $22.20 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $54,950 | $4,579 | $26.42 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians pay in Albany vs. New York and the U.S.
Ophthalmic medical technicians in Albany earn about the same as the New York average ($52,110) and 9% more than the U.S. average ($47,060). At the median the gap is +15% against the U.S. median of $45,570.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albany | $51,440 | $52,600 | $37,770 | $62,800 | 210 |
| New York | $52,110 | $48,440 | $39,100 | $68,510 | 4,250 |
| 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 Albany
On the average salary of $51,440, a single filer in Albany takes home about $41,288 a year, or $3,441 a month and $1,588 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
Is Albany a good place for ophthalmic medical technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Albany area are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 99.6), so the average $51,440 buys what about $51,664 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Albany ($58,460). A typical home costs $370,533, or 7.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary in other New York cities
Albany ranks 3rd of 10 New York metro areas for this job; New York pays the most ($53,460).
- New York$53,460
- Ithaca$52,820
- Albany$51,440
- Kiryas Joel$50,900
- Rochester$47,940
- Utica$46,390
- Syracuse$46,070
- Watertown$44,990
- Buffalo$44,250
- Binghamton$43,480
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 Albany: questions
How much do ophthalmic medical technicians make an hour in Albany?
$24.73 an hour on average, and $25.29 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level ophthalmic medical technicians salary in Albany?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,770 a year and the 25th percentile is $46,180, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the ophthalmic medical technicians take-home pay in Albany?
About $41,288 a year ($3,441 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $51,440. New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
Do ophthalmic medical technicians earn more in Albany than elsewhere?
The average here is 9% 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 Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY (10580). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.2%.
- 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 York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.04, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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