Ophthalmic Medical Technicians pay range in Providence
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $38,080 a year or less, while the top 10% make $60,280 or more. The middle half of ophthalmic medical technicians in Providence earn between $45,210 and $56,540.
- $38K10th
- $45K25th
- $46KMedian
- $57K75th
- $60K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $48,860 | $4,072 | $23.49 |
| Median | $46,500 | $3,875 | $22.36 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $45,210 | $3,768 | $21.74 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $56,540 | $4,712 | $27.18 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians pay in Providence vs. Rhode Island and the U.S.
Ophthalmic medical technicians in Providence earn about the same as the Rhode Island average ($49,190) and 4% more 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence | $48,860 | $46,500 | $38,080 | $60,280 | 510 |
| Rhode Island | $49,190 | $46,500 | $39,380 | $60,280 | 410 |
| 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 Providence
On the average salary of $48,860, a single filer in Providence takes home about $40,224 a year, or $3,352 a month and $1,547 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% of gross pay.
The Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in RI | $40,224 | $3,352 |
| Working in MA | $39,316 | $3,276 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
Is Providence a good place for ophthalmic medical technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Providence area are 2% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 101.8), so the average $48,860 buys what about $48,009 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Providence ($53,680). A typical home costs $524,867, or 10.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary in nearby metro areas
- Norwich, CT$48,160
- Worcester, MA$52,070
- Boston, MA$57,050
- Hartford, CT$51,370
- Springfield, MA$45,120
- Amherst, MA$50,630
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 Providence: questions
How much do ophthalmic medical technicians make an hour in Providence?
$23.49 an hour on average, and $22.36 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level ophthalmic medical technicians salary in Providence?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $38,080 a year and the 25th percentile is $45,210, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the ophthalmic medical technicians take-home pay in Providence?
About $40,224 a year ($3,352 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $48,860. Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
Do ophthalmic medical technicians earn more in Providence 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 Providence-Warwick, RI-MA (39300). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.4%.
- 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). Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.56, this job is 1.6 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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