Ophthalmic Medical Technicians pay range in Winchester
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,360 a year or less, while the top 10% make $48,900 or more. The middle half of ophthalmic medical technicians in Winchester earn between $37,090 and $46,130.
- $36K10th
- $37K25th
- $40KMedian
- $46K75th
- $49K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $41,590 | $3,466 | $20.00 |
| Median | $40,100 | $3,342 | $19.28 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $37,090 | $3,091 | $17.83 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $46,130 | $3,844 | $22.18 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians pay in Winchester vs. Virginia and the U.S.
Ophthalmic medical technicians in Winchester earn about the same as the Virginia average ($42,870) and 12% less than the U.S. average ($47,060). At the median the gap is -12% against the U.S. median of $45,570.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winchester | $41,590 | $40,100 | $36,360 | $48,900 | 50 |
| 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 Winchester
On the average salary of $41,590, a single filer in Winchester takes home about $34,020 a year, or $2,835 a month and $1,308 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% of gross pay.
The Winchester, VA-WV metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WV | $34,504 | $2,875 |
| Working in VA | $34,020 | $2,835 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
Is Winchester a good place for ophthalmic medical technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Winchester area are 4% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 96.5), so the average $41,590 buys what about $43,121 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Winchester ($47,070). A typical home costs $390,773, or 9.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary in other Virginia cities
Winchester ranks 6th 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 Winchester: questions
How much do ophthalmic medical technicians make an hour in Winchester?
$20.00 an hour on average, and $19.28 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level ophthalmic medical technicians salary in Winchester?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,360 a year and the 25th percentile is $37,090, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the ophthalmic medical technicians take-home pay in Winchester?
About $34,020 a year ($2,835 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $41,590.
Do ophthalmic medical technicians earn more in Winchester than elsewhere?
The average here is 12% 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 Winchester, VA-WV (49020). 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 (2025 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.50, this job is 1.5 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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