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Ophthalmic Medical Technicians average salary by city in Pennsylvania
- Philadelphia$48,880
- Lancaster$48,120
- Allentown$46,430
- York$43,890
- Reading$43,720
- Scranton$42,820
- Pittsburgh$42,480
- Harrisburg$42,050
- State College$39,470
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | $48,880 | $46,990 | $43,350 | $39,954 | 103 |
| Lancaster | $48,120 | $50,700 | $39,660 | $39,367 | 98 |
| Allentown | $46,430 | $46,280 | $40,060 | $38,061 | 100 |
| York | $43,890 | $43,400 | $38,080 | $36,098 | 96 |
| Reading | $43,720 | $43,810 | $39,050 | $35,967 | 97 |
| Scranton | $42,820 | $43,180 | $37,720 | $35,271 | 94 |
| Pittsburgh | $42,480 | $43,890 | $37,830 | $35,009 | 95 |
| Harrisburg | $42,050 | $38,850 | $38,460 | $34,676 | 99 |
| State College | $39,470 | $37,690 | $36,580 | $32,682 | 97 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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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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