Ophthalmic Medical Technicians pay range in Salem
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $46,000 a year or less, while the top 10% make $72,100 or more. The middle half of ophthalmic medical technicians in Salem earn between $46,800 and $61,080.
- $46K10th
- $47K25th
- $51KMedian
- $61K75th
- $72K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $53,690 | $4,474 | $25.81 |
| Median | $50,600 | $4,217 | $24.33 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $46,800 | $3,900 | $22.50 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $61,080 | $5,090 | $29.37 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians pay in Salem vs. Oregon and the U.S.
Ophthalmic medical technicians in Salem earn about the same as the Oregon average ($54,810) and 14% more than the U.S. average ($47,060). At the median the gap is +11% against the U.S. median of $45,570.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salem | $53,690 | $50,600 | $46,000 | $72,100 | 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 Salem
On the average salary of $53,690, a single filer in Salem takes home about $41,553 a year, or $3,463 a month and $1,598 every two weeks. Taxes take 23% of gross 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.
Is Salem a good place for ophthalmic medical technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Salem area are 4% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 103.6), so the average $53,690 buys what about $51,800 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Salem ($55,310). A typical home costs $454,689, or 8.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary in other Oregon cities
Salem ranks 3rd of 7 Oregon metro areas for this job; Portland pays the most ($59,480).
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 Salem: questions
How much do ophthalmic medical technicians make an hour in Salem?
$25.81 an hour on average, and $24.33 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level ophthalmic medical technicians salary in Salem?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $46,000 a year and the 25th percentile is $46,800, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the ophthalmic medical technicians take-home pay in Salem?
About $41,553 a year ($3,463 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $53,690. Portland-area Metro and Multnomah County taxes and the 0.1% statewide transit tax are not included.
Do ophthalmic medical technicians earn more in Salem than elsewhere?
The average here is 14% 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 Salem, OR (41420). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.6%.
- 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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