Ophthalmic Medical Technicians pay range in Binghamton
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,200 a year or less, while the top 10% make $52,840 or more. The middle half of ophthalmic medical technicians in Binghamton earn between $37,200 and $46,290.
- $36K10th
- $37K25th
- $45KMedian
- $46K75th
- $53K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $43,480 | $3,623 | $20.90 |
| Median | $44,610 | $3,718 | $21.45 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $37,200 | $3,100 | $17.88 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $46,290 | $3,858 | $22.25 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians pay in Binghamton vs. New York and the U.S.
Ophthalmic medical technicians in Binghamton earn 17% less than the New York average ($52,110) and 8% less than the U.S. average ($47,060). At the median the gap is -2% against the U.S. median of $45,570.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Binghamton | $43,480 | $44,610 | $36,200 | $52,840 | 60 |
| New York | $52,110 | $48,440 | $39,100 | $68,510 | 4,250 |
| 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 Binghamton
On the average salary of $43,480, a single filer in Binghamton takes home about $35,330 a year, or $2,944 a month and $1,359 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
Is Binghamton a good place for ophthalmic medical technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Binghamton area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.9), so the average $43,480 buys what about $46,822 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Binghamton ($49,460). A typical home costs $198,435, or 4.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary in other New York cities
Binghamton ranks 10th of 10 New York metro areas for this job; New York pays the most ($53,460).
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 Binghamton: questions
How much do ophthalmic medical technicians make an hour in Binghamton?
$20.90 an hour on average, and $21.45 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level ophthalmic medical technicians salary in Binghamton?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,200 a year and the 25th percentile is $37,200, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the ophthalmic medical technicians take-home pay in Binghamton?
About $35,330 a year ($2,944 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $43,480. New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
Do ophthalmic medical technicians earn more in Binghamton than elsewhere?
The average here is 8% 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 Binghamton, NY (13780). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.9%.
- 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). New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.36, this job is 1.4 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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