Ophthalmic Medical Technicians pay range in Washington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,640 a year or less, while the top 10% make $64,390 or more. The middle half of ophthalmic medical technicians in Washington earn between $43,880 and $59,580.
- $38K10th
- $44K25th
- $48KMedian
- $60K75th
- $64K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $51,470 | $4,289 | $24.75 |
| Median | $48,050 | $4,004 | $23.10 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $43,880 | $3,657 | $21.10 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $59,580 | $4,965 | $28.64 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians pay in Washington vs. Washington, D.C. and the U.S.
Ophthalmic medical technicians in Washington earn 3% less than the Washington, D.C. average ($53,130) and 9% more than the U.S. average ($47,060). At the median the gap is +5% against the U.S. median of $45,570.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $51,470 | $48,050 | $37,640 | $64,390 | 920 |
| Washington, D.C. | $53,130 | $50,790 | $37,760 | $64,400 | n/a |
| 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 Washington
On the average salary of $51,470, a single filer in Washington takes home about $41,614 a year, or $3,468 a month and $1,601 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
The Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-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 | $42,030 | $3,503 |
| Working in DC | $41,614 | $3,468 |
| Working in VA | $41,391 | $3,449 |
| Working in MD | $41,303 | $3,442 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Washington a good place for ophthalmic medical technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Washington area are 9% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 108.9), so the average $51,470 buys what about $47,270 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Washington ($71,060). A typical home costs $583,013, or 11.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary in nearby metro areas
- Baltimore, MD$52,480
- Winchester, VA$41,590
- Charlottesville, VA$45,650
- York, PA$43,890
- Richmond, VA$44,180
- Staunton, VA$42,970
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 Washington: questions
How much do ophthalmic medical technicians make an hour in Washington?
$24.74 an hour on average, and $23.10 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level ophthalmic medical technicians salary in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,640 a year and the 25th percentile is $43,880, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the ophthalmic medical technicians take-home pay in Washington?
About $41,614 a year ($3,468 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $51,470.
Do ophthalmic medical technicians earn more in Washington than elsewhere?
The average here is 9% more 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 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (47900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.2%.
- 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 0.64, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.64).
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