Ophthalmic Medical Technicians pay range in Detroit
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $38,260 a year or less, while the top 10% make $56,100 or more. The middle half of ophthalmic medical technicians in Detroit earn between $38,930 and $50,890.
- $38K10th
- $39K25th
- $47KMedian
- $51K75th
- $56K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $48,320 | $4,027 | $23.23 |
| Median | $47,290 | $3,941 | $22.74 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $38,930 | $3,244 | $18.72 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $50,890 | $4,241 | $24.47 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians pay in Detroit vs. Michigan and the U.S.
Ophthalmic medical technicians in Detroit earn 4% more than the Michigan average ($46,660) and about the same as the U.S. average ($47,060). At the median the gap is +4% against the U.S. median of $45,570.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit | $48,320 | $47,290 | $38,260 | $56,100 | 840 |
| Michigan | $46,660 | $46,750 | $37,270 | $59,170 | 1,800 |
| 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 Detroit
On the average salary of $48,320, a single filer in Detroit takes home about $38,178 a year, or $3,181 a month and $1,468 every two weeks. Taxes take 21% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Detroit's local income tax (2.4%).
Is Detroit a good place for ophthalmic medical technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Detroit area are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 100.3), so the average $48,320 buys what about $48,176 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Detroit ($52,080). A typical home costs $269,080, or 5.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary in other Michigan cities
Detroit ranks 2nd of 6 Michigan metro areas for this job; Ann Arbor pays the most ($54,020).
- Ann Arbor$54,020
- Detroit$48,320
- Flint$45,830
- Lansing$44,920
- Traverse City$44,250
- Grand Rapids$43,070
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 Detroit: questions
How much do ophthalmic medical technicians make an hour in Detroit?
$23.23 an hour on average, and $22.74 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level ophthalmic medical technicians salary in Detroit?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $38,260 a year and the 25th percentile is $38,930, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the ophthalmic medical technicians take-home pay in Detroit?
About $38,178 a year ($3,181 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $48,320. Includes Detroit's local income tax (2.4%).
Do ophthalmic medical technicians earn more in Detroit than elsewhere?
The average here is about the same as 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 Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI (19820). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.2%.
- 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 (2025 rules). Includes Detroit's local income tax (2.4%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.96, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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