Ophthalmic Medical Technicians pay range in Philadelphia
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,440 a year or less, while the top 10% make $58,880 or more. The middle half of ophthalmic medical technicians in Philadelphia earn between $43,350 and $53,260.
- $37K10th
- $43K25th
- $47KMedian
- $53K75th
- $59K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $48,880 | $4,073 | $23.50 |
| Median | $46,990 | $3,916 | $22.59 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $43,350 | $3,612 | $20.84 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $53,260 | $4,438 | $25.61 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians pay in Philadelphia vs. Pennsylvania and the U.S.
Ophthalmic medical technicians in Philadelphia earn 8% more than the Pennsylvania average ($45,110) and 4% more than the U.S. average ($47,060). At the median the gap is +3% against the U.S. median of $45,570.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | $48,880 | $46,990 | $37,440 | $58,880 | 1,050 |
| Pennsylvania | $45,110 | $45,050 | $36,300 | $55,900 | 2,890 |
| 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 Philadelphia
On the average salary of $48,880, a single filer in Philadelphia takes home about $39,954 a year, or $3,330 a month and $1,537 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% of gross pay.
The Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in NJ | $40,302 | $3,359 |
| Working in PA | $39,954 | $3,330 |
| Working in MD | $39,345 | $3,279 |
| Working in DE | $39,309 | $3,276 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Is Philadelphia a good place for ophthalmic medical technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Philadelphia area are 3% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 102.6), so the average $48,880 buys what about $47,663 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Philadelphia ($54,310). A typical home costs $390,463, or 8.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary in other Pennsylvania cities
Philadelphia ranks 1st of 9 Pennsylvania metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Philadelphia$48,880
- Lancaster$48,120
- Allentown$46,430
- York$43,890
- Reading$43,720
- Scranton$42,820
- Pittsburgh$42,480
- Harrisburg$42,050
- State College$39,470
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 Philadelphia: questions
How much do ophthalmic medical technicians make an hour in Philadelphia?
$23.50 an hour on average, and $22.59 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level ophthalmic medical technicians salary in Philadelphia?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,440 a year and the 25th percentile is $43,350, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the ophthalmic medical technicians take-home pay in Philadelphia?
About $39,954 a year ($3,330 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $48,880. Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Do ophthalmic medical technicians earn more in Philadelphia than elsewhere?
The average here is 4% 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 Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD (37980). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.9%.
- 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). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.80, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.80).
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