Ophthalmic Medical Technicians pay range in Shreveport
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $33,830 a year or less, while the top 10% make $48,980 or more. The middle half of ophthalmic medical technicians in Shreveport earn between $38,110 and $45,730.
- $34K10th
- $38K25th
- $39KMedian
- $46K75th
- $49K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $42,310 | $3,526 | $20.34 |
| Median | $39,220 | $3,268 | $18.86 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $38,110 | $3,176 | $18.32 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $45,730 | $3,811 | $21.99 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians pay in Shreveport vs. Louisiana and the U.S.
Ophthalmic medical technicians in Shreveport earn about the same as the Louisiana average ($41,730) and 10% less than the U.S. average ($47,060). At the median the gap is -14% against the U.S. median of $45,570.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shreveport | $42,310 | $39,220 | $33,830 | $48,980 | 120 |
| Louisiana | $41,730 | $38,750 | $31,130 | $51,630 | 890 |
| 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 Shreveport
On the average salary of $42,310, a single filer in Shreveport takes home about $35,293 a year, or $2,941 a month and $1,357 every two weeks. Taxes take 17% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Shreveport a good place for ophthalmic medical technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Shreveport area are 15% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 84.8), so the average $42,310 buys what about $49,914 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Shreveport ($44,820). A typical home costs $186,193, or 4.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary in other Louisiana cities
Shreveport ranks 4th of 5 Louisiana metro areas for this job; New Orleans pays the most ($46,340).
- New Orleans$46,340
- Slidell$43,220
- Baton Rouge$42,870
- Shreveport$42,310
- Houma$39,940
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 Shreveport: questions
How much do ophthalmic medical technicians make an hour in Shreveport?
$20.34 an hour on average, and $18.86 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level ophthalmic medical technicians salary in Shreveport?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $33,830 a year and the 25th percentile is $38,110, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the ophthalmic medical technicians take-home pay in Shreveport?
About $35,293 a year ($2,941 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $42,310.
Do ophthalmic medical technicians earn more in Shreveport 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 Shreveport-Bossier City, LA (43340). 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 (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.55, this job is 1.6 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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