Ophthalmic Medical Technicians pay range in Lawton
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $32,030 a year or less, while the top 10% make $43,870 or more. The middle half of ophthalmic medical technicians in Lawton earn between $34,790 and $38,220.
- $32K10th
- $35K25th
- $36KMedian
- $38K75th
- $44K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $37,320 | $3,110 | $17.94 |
| Median | $36,230 | $3,019 | $17.42 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $34,790 | $2,899 | $16.73 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $38,220 | $3,185 | $18.38 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians pay in Lawton vs. Oklahoma and the U.S.
Ophthalmic medical technicians in Lawton earn 5% less than the Oklahoma average ($39,110) and 21% less than the U.S. average ($47,060). At the median the gap is -20% against the U.S. median of $45,570.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawton | $37,320 | $36,230 | $32,030 | $43,870 | 50 |
| Oklahoma | $39,110 | $37,920 | $29,330 | $48,260 | 980 |
| 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 Lawton
On the average salary of $37,320, a single filer in Lawton takes home about $31,033 a year, or $2,586 a month and $1,194 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 Lawton a good place for ophthalmic medical technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Lawton area are 14% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 85.9), so the average $37,320 buys what about $43,425 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Lawton ($42,090). A typical home costs $154,345, or 4.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary in other Oklahoma cities
Lawton ranks 3rd of 3 Oklahoma metro areas for this job; Tulsa pays the most ($40,900).
- Tulsa$40,900
- Oklahoma City$38,940
- Lawton$37,320
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 Lawton: questions
How much do ophthalmic medical technicians make an hour in Lawton?
$17.94 an hour on average, and $17.42 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level ophthalmic medical technicians salary in Lawton?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $32,030 a year and the 25th percentile is $34,790, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the ophthalmic medical technicians take-home pay in Lawton?
About $31,033 a year ($2,586 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $37,320.
Do ophthalmic medical technicians earn more in Lawton than elsewhere?
The average here is 21% 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 Lawton, OK (30020). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.5%.
- 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 2.32, this job is 2.3 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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