Ophthalmic Medical Technicians pay range in Roanoke
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $35,980 a year or less, while the top 10% make $49,570 or more. The middle half of ophthalmic medical technicians in Roanoke earn between $39,050 and $48,680.
- $36K10th
- $39K25th
- $41KMedian
- $49K75th
- $50K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $42,310 | $3,526 | $20.34 |
| Median | $40,560 | $3,380 | $19.50 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $39,050 | $3,254 | $18.77 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $48,680 | $4,057 | $23.40 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians pay in Roanoke vs. Virginia and the U.S.
Ophthalmic medical technicians in Roanoke earn about the same as the Virginia average ($42,870) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roanoke | $42,310 | $40,560 | $35,980 | $49,570 | 150 |
| Virginia | $42,870 | $40,920 | $36,170 | $52,280 | 1,540 |
| 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 Roanoke
On the average salary of $42,310, a single filer in Roanoke takes home about $34,557 a year, or $2,880 a month and $1,329 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
Is Roanoke a good place for ophthalmic medical technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Roanoke area are 6% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 93.6), so the average $42,310 buys what about $45,194 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Roanoke ($47,140). A typical home costs $301,139, or 7.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary in other Virginia cities
Roanoke ranks 4th of 8 Virginia metro areas for this job; Charlottesville pays the most ($45,650).
- 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
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 Roanoke: questions
How much do ophthalmic medical technicians make an hour in Roanoke?
$20.34 an hour on average, and $19.50 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level ophthalmic medical technicians salary in Roanoke?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $35,980 a year and the 25th percentile is $39,050, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the ophthalmic medical technicians take-home pay in Roanoke?
About $34,557 a year ($2,880 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $42,310.
Do ophthalmic medical technicians earn more in Roanoke 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 Roanoke, VA (40220). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.8%.
- 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).
- Job concentration: location quotient 2.11, this job is 2.1 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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