Ophthalmic Medical Technicians pay range in Portland
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $46,890 a year or less, while the top 10% make $77,210 or more. The middle half of ophthalmic medical technicians in Portland earn between $49,430 and $64,740.
- $47K10th
- $49K25th
- $62KMedian
- $65K75th
- $77K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $59,480 | $4,957 | $28.60 |
| Median | $62,390 | $5,199 | $30.00 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $49,430 | $4,119 | $23.76 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $64,740 | $5,395 | $31.12 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians pay in Portland vs. Oregon and the U.S.
Ophthalmic medical technicians in Portland earn 9% more than the Oregon average ($54,810) and 26% more than the U.S. average ($47,060). At the median the gap is +37% against the U.S. median of $45,570.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland | $59,480 | $62,390 | $46,890 | $77,210 | n/a |
| Oregon | $54,810 | $50,020 | $40,670 | $67,210 | 1,060 |
| 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 Portland
On the average salary of $59,480, a single filer in Portland takes home about $45,759 a year, or $3,813 a month and $1,760 every two weeks. Taxes take 23% of gross pay.
The Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WA | $49,972 | $4,164 |
| Working in OR | $45,759 | $3,813 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Portland-area Metro and Multnomah County taxes and the 0.1% statewide transit tax are not included.
Is Portland a good place for ophthalmic medical technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Portland area are 5% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 105.4), so the average $59,480 buys what about $56,421 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Portland ($60,690). A typical home costs $552,022, or 9.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary in other Oregon cities
Portland ranks 1st of 7 Oregon metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
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 Portland: questions
How much do ophthalmic medical technicians make an hour in Portland?
$28.60 an hour on average, and $29.99 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level ophthalmic medical technicians salary in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $46,890 a year and the 25th percentile is $49,430, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the ophthalmic medical technicians take-home pay in Portland?
About $45,759 a year ($3,813 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $59,480. Portland-area Metro and Multnomah County taxes and the 0.1% statewide transit tax are not included.
Do ophthalmic medical technicians earn more in Portland than elsewhere?
The average here is 26% 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 Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA (38900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.3%.
- 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). Portland-area Metro and Multnomah County taxes and the 0.1% statewide transit tax are not included.
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