Ophthalmic Medical Technicians pay range in Winston-Salem
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,550 a year or less, while the top 10% make $61,340 or more. The middle half of ophthalmic medical technicians in Winston-Salem earn between $37,240 and $47,100.
- $37K10th
- $37K25th
- $46KMedian
- $47K75th
- $61K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $45,410 | $3,784 | $21.83 |
| Median | $46,280 | $3,857 | $22.25 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $37,240 | $3,103 | $17.90 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $47,100 | $3,925 | $22.64 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians pay in Winston-Salem vs. North Carolina and the U.S.
Ophthalmic medical technicians in Winston-Salem earn about the same as the North Carolina average ($46,080) and 4% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winston-Salem | $45,410 | $46,280 | $36,550 | $61,340 | 80 |
| 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 Winston-Salem
On the average salary of $45,410, a single filer in Winston-Salem takes home about $37,364 a year, or $3,114 a month and $1,437 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Winston-Salem a good place for ophthalmic medical technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Winston-Salem area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.0), so the average $45,410 buys what about $49,336 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Winston-Salem ($46,380). A typical home costs $283,871, or 6.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary in other North Carolina cities
Winston-Salem ranks 3rd of 8 North Carolina metro areas for this job; Durham pays the most ($60,870).
- 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 Winston-Salem: questions
How much do ophthalmic medical technicians make an hour in Winston-Salem?
$21.83 an hour on average, and $22.25 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level ophthalmic medical technicians salary in Winston-Salem?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,550 a year and the 25th percentile is $37,240, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the ophthalmic medical technicians take-home pay in Winston-Salem?
About $37,364 a year ($3,114 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $45,410.
Do ophthalmic medical technicians earn more in Winston-Salem than elsewhere?
The average here is 4% 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 Winston-Salem, NC (49180). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.8%.
- 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 0.64, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.64).
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