Ophthalmic Medical Technicians Salary in Virginia

Ophthalmic medical technicians in Virginia earn the most in Charlottesville (average $45,650 a year) and the least in Blacksburg ($39,220), across the 8 Virginia metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the ophthalmic medical technicians average at $42,870 and the median at $40,920 for 1,540 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $47,060.

Ophthalmic Medical Technicians average salary by city in Virginia

Charlottesville$45,650
Richmond$44,180
Staunton$42,970
Roanoke$42,310
Virginia Beach$42,210
Winchester$41,590
Lynchburg$40,100
Blacksburg$39,220

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Charlottesville	$45,650	$44,560	$38,580	$37,049	99
Richmond	$44,180	$39,120	$38,460	$35,952	98
Staunton	$42,970	$42,790	$37,040	$35,050	91
Roanoke	$42,310	$40,560	$39,050	$34,557	94
Virginia Beach	$42,210	$42,510	$36,810	$34,483	98
Winchester	$41,590	$40,100	$37,090	$34,020	96
Lynchburg	$40,100	$37,460	$36,160	$32,909	89
Blacksburg	$39,220	$36,820	$36,330	$32,252	93

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary in other states

Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary by city and state

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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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