Ophthalmic Medical Technicians pay range in Jonesboro
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $30,030 a year or less, while the top 10% make $47,040 or more. The middle half of ophthalmic medical technicians in Jonesboro earn between $35,950 and $38,120.
- $30K10th
- $36K25th
- $38KMedian
- $38K75th
- $47K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $37,320 | $3,110 | $17.94 |
| Median | $38,010 | $3,168 | $18.27 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $35,950 | $2,996 | $17.28 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $38,120 | $3,177 | $18.33 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians pay in Jonesboro vs. Arkansas and the U.S.
Ophthalmic medical technicians in Jonesboro earn 5% less than the Arkansas average ($39,110) and 21% less than the U.S. average ($47,060). At the median the gap is -17% against the U.S. median of $45,570.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonesboro | $37,320 | $38,010 | $30,030 | $47,040 | 50 |
| Arkansas | $39,110 | $37,340 | $30,210 | $47,160 | 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 Jonesboro
On the average salary of $37,320, a single filer in Jonesboro takes home about $31,274 a year, or $2,606 a month and $1,203 every two weeks. Taxes take 16% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Arkansas tax is estimated with the Department of Finance and Administration's 2026 withholding formula.
Is Jonesboro a good place for ophthalmic medical technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Jonesboro area are 14% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 85.9), so the average $37,320 buys what about $43,458 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Jonesboro ($42,240). A typical home costs $205,822, or 5.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary in other Arkansas cities
Jonesboro ranks 3rd of 3 Arkansas metro areas for this job; Fayetteville pays the most ($41,080).
- Fayetteville$41,080
- Little Rock$38,300
- Jonesboro$37,320
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 Jonesboro: questions
How much do ophthalmic medical technicians make an hour in Jonesboro?
$17.94 an hour on average, and $18.27 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level ophthalmic medical technicians salary in Jonesboro?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $30,030 a year and the 25th percentile is $35,950, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the ophthalmic medical technicians take-home pay in Jonesboro?
About $31,274 a year ($2,606 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $37,320. Arkansas tax is estimated with the Department of Finance and Administration's 2026 withholding formula.
Do ophthalmic medical technicians earn more in Jonesboro than elsewhere?
The average here is 21% 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 Jonesboro, AR (27860). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.7%.
- 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). Arkansas tax is estimated with the Department of Finance and Administration's 2026 withholding formula.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.88, this job is 1.9 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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