Ophthalmic Medical Technicians pay range in Durham
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $42,740 a year or less, while the top 10% make $74,180 or more. The middle half of ophthalmic medical technicians in Durham earn between $47,590 and $74,180.
- $43K10th
- $48K25th
- $65KMedian
- $74K75th
- $74K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $60,870 | $5,072 | $29.26 |
| Median | $65,000 | $5,417 | $31.25 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $47,590 | $3,966 | $22.88 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $74,180 | $6,182 | $35.66 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians pay in Durham vs. North Carolina and the U.S.
Ophthalmic medical technicians in Durham earn 32% more than the North Carolina average ($46,080) and 29% more than the U.S. average ($47,060). At the median the gap is +43% against the U.S. median of $45,570.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durham | $60,870 | $65,000 | $42,740 | $74,180 | 130 |
| North Carolina | $46,080 | $45,150 | $36,260 | $61,970 | 1,630 |
| 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 Durham
On the average salary of $60,870, a single filer in Durham takes home about $49,169 a year, or $4,097 a month and $1,891 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 (2026 rules).
Is Durham a good place for ophthalmic medical technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Durham area are 2% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 97.6), so the average $60,870 buys what about $62,385 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Durham ($60,720). A typical home costs $414,340, or 6.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary in other North Carolina cities
Durham ranks 1st of 8 North Carolina metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Durham$60,870
- Charlotte$48,200
- Winston-Salem$45,410
- Wilmington$45,010
- Greensboro$44,340
- Jacksonville$43,190
- Raleigh$43,040
- Fayetteville$40,130
All Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salaries in North Carolina
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 Durham: questions
How much do ophthalmic medical technicians make an hour in Durham?
$29.26 an hour on average, and $31.25 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level ophthalmic medical technicians salary in Durham?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $42,740 a year and the 25th percentile is $47,590, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the ophthalmic medical technicians take-home pay in Durham?
About $49,169 a year ($4,097 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $60,870.
Do ophthalmic medical technicians earn more in Durham than elsewhere?
The average here is 29% 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 Durham-Chapel Hill, NC (20500). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.3%.
- 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 0.81, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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