Ophthalmic Medical Technicians pay range in Virginia Beach
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,120 a year or less, while the top 10% make $51,520 or more. The middle half of ophthalmic medical technicians in Virginia Beach earn between $36,810 and $46,010.
- $36K10th
- $37K25th
- $43KMedian
- $46K75th
- $52K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $42,210 | $3,518 | $20.29 |
| Median | $42,510 | $3,542 | $20.44 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $36,810 | $3,068 | $17.70 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $46,010 | $3,834 | $22.12 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians pay in Virginia Beach vs. Virginia and the U.S.
Ophthalmic medical technicians in Virginia Beach 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 -7% against the U.S. median of $45,570.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Beach | $42,210 | $42,510 | $36,120 | $51,520 | 310 |
| 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 Virginia Beach
On the average salary of $42,210, a single filer in Virginia Beach takes home about $34,483 a year, or $2,874 a month and $1,326 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% of gross pay.
The Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in NC | $34,920 | $2,910 |
| Working in VA | $34,483 | $2,874 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
Is Virginia Beach a good place for ophthalmic medical technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Virginia Beach area are 2% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 97.9), so the average $42,210 buys what about $43,097 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Virginia Beach ($49,430). A typical home costs $373,678, or 8.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary in other Virginia cities
Virginia Beach ranks 5th 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 Virginia Beach: questions
How much do ophthalmic medical technicians make an hour in Virginia Beach?
$20.29 an hour on average, and $20.44 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level ophthalmic medical technicians salary in Virginia Beach?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,120 a year and the 25th percentile is $36,810, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the ophthalmic medical technicians take-home pay in Virginia Beach?
About $34,483 a year ($2,874 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $42,210.
Do ophthalmic medical technicians earn more in Virginia Beach 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 Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC (47260). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.1%.
- 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 0.89, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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