Ophthalmic Medical Technicians pay range in Greenville
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $33,660 a year or less, while the top 10% make $50,870 or more. The middle half of ophthalmic medical technicians in Greenville earn between $36,210 and $47,200.
- $34K10th
- $36K25th
- $40KMedian
- $47K75th
- $51K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $42,270 | $3,522 | $20.32 |
| Median | $40,400 | $3,367 | $19.42 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $36,210 | $3,018 | $17.41 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $47,200 | $3,933 | $22.69 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians pay in Greenville vs. South Carolina and the U.S.
Ophthalmic medical technicians in Greenville earn about the same as the South Carolina average ($42,110) and 10% less 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenville | $42,270 | $40,400 | $33,660 | $50,870 | 330 |
| South Carolina | $42,110 | $40,400 | $33,000 | $51,360 | 1,470 |
| 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 Greenville
On the average salary of $42,270, a single filer in Greenville takes home about $35,589 a year, or $2,966 a month and $1,369 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 (2026 rules).
Is Greenville a good place for ophthalmic medical technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Greenville area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 93.3), so the average $42,270 buys what about $45,325 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Greenville ($46,580). A typical home costs $315,285, or 7.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary in other South Carolina cities
Greenville ranks 2nd of 6 South Carolina metro areas for this job; Charleston pays the most ($44,560).
- Charleston$44,560
- Greenville$42,270
- Columbia$41,090
- Spartanburg$39,700
- Myrtle Beach$37,990
- Florence$37,370
All Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salaries in South Carolina
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 Greenville: questions
How much do ophthalmic medical technicians make an hour in Greenville?
$20.32 an hour on average, and $19.42 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level ophthalmic medical technicians salary in Greenville?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $33,660 a year and the 25th percentile is $36,210, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the ophthalmic medical technicians take-home pay in Greenville?
About $35,589 a year ($2,966 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $42,270.
Do ophthalmic medical technicians earn more in Greenville than elsewhere?
The average here is 10% 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 Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC (24860). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.5%.
- 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 (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.65, this job is 1.6 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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