Ophthalmic Medical Technicians pay range in Burlington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $46,070 a year or less, while the top 10% make $78,180 or more. The middle half of ophthalmic medical technicians in Burlington earn between $47,790 and $63,080.
- $46K10th
- $48K25th
- $51KMedian
- $63K75th
- $78K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $57,370 | $4,781 | $27.58 |
| Median | $51,020 | $4,252 | $24.53 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $47,790 | $3,982 | $22.98 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $63,080 | $5,257 | $30.33 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians pay in Burlington vs. Vermont and the U.S.
Ophthalmic medical technicians in Burlington earn 7% more than the Vermont average ($53,720) and 22% more than the U.S. average ($47,060). At the median the gap is +12% against the U.S. median of $45,570.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington | $57,370 | $51,020 | $46,070 | $78,180 | 100 |
| Vermont | $53,720 | $50,090 | $40,890 | $67,210 | 150 |
| 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 Burlington
On the average salary of $57,370, a single filer in Burlington takes home about $46,667 a year, or $3,889 a month and $1,795 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). Vermont tax is estimated with the Department of Taxes' 2026 withholding formula.
Is Burlington a good place for ophthalmic medical technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Burlington area are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 100.9), so the average $57,370 buys what about $56,831 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Burlington ($60,020). A typical home costs $472,552, or 8.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary in nearby metro areas
- Albany, NY$51,440
- Manchester, NH$54,050
- Utica, NY$46,390
- Portland, ME$54,090
- Watertown, NY$44,990
- 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 Burlington: questions
How much do ophthalmic medical technicians make an hour in Burlington?
$27.58 an hour on average, and $24.53 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level ophthalmic medical technicians salary in Burlington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $46,070 a year and the 25th percentile is $47,790, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the ophthalmic medical technicians take-home pay in Burlington?
About $46,667 a year ($3,889 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $57,370. Vermont tax is estimated with the Department of Taxes' 2026 withholding formula.
Do ophthalmic medical technicians earn more in Burlington than elsewhere?
The average here is 22% 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 Burlington-South Burlington, VT (15540). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.1%.
- 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). Vermont tax is estimated with the Department of Taxes' 2026 withholding formula.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.83, this job is 1.8 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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