Ophthalmic Medical Technicians pay range in Olympia
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $40,940 a year or less, while the top 10% make $85,050 or more. The middle half of ophthalmic medical technicians in Olympia earn between $49,130 and $64,010.
- $41K10th
- $49K25th
- $56KMedian
- $64K75th
- $85K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $58,200 | $4,850 | $27.98 |
| Median | $55,710 | $4,642 | $26.78 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $49,130 | $4,094 | $23.62 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $64,010 | $5,334 | $30.77 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians pay in Olympia vs. Washington and the U.S.
Ophthalmic medical technicians in Olympia earn 7% more than the Washington average ($54,160) and 24% more than the U.S. average ($47,060). At the median the gap is +22% against the U.S. median of $45,570.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympia | $58,200 | $55,710 | $40,940 | $85,050 | 80 |
| Washington | $54,160 | $48,840 | $39,840 | $79,300 | 1,250 |
| 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 Olympia
On the average salary of $58,200, a single filer in Olympia takes home about $48,944 a year, or $4,079 a month and $1,882 every two weeks. Taxes take 16% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax. Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included.
Is Olympia a good place for ophthalmic medical technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Olympia area are 4% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 103.7), so the average $58,200 buys what about $56,140 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Olympia ($61,960). A typical home costs $533,918, or 9.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary in other Washington cities
Olympia ranks 2nd of 6 Washington metro areas for this job; Seattle pays the most ($58,920).
- Seattle$58,920
- Olympia$58,200
- Mount Vernon$49,610
- Spokane$49,220
- Kennewick$49,010
- Bellingham$46,120
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 Olympia: questions
How much do ophthalmic medical technicians make an hour in Olympia?
$27.98 an hour on average, and $26.78 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level ophthalmic medical technicians salary in Olympia?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $40,940 a year and the 25th percentile is $49,130, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the ophthalmic medical technicians take-home pay in Olympia?
About $48,944 a year ($4,079 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $58,200. Washington has no state income tax; Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included.
Do ophthalmic medical technicians earn more in Olympia than elsewhere?
The average here is 24% 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 Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA (36500). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.6%.
- 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 no state income tax. Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.41, this job is 1.4 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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