Ophthalmic Medical Technicians pay range in Blacksburg
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $31,960 a year or less, while the top 10% make $46,860 or more. The middle half of ophthalmic medical technicians in Blacksburg earn between $36,330 and $44,860.
- $32K10th
- $36K25th
- $37KMedian
- $45K75th
- $47K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $39,220 | $3,268 | $18.86 |
| Median | $36,820 | $3,068 | $17.70 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $36,330 | $3,028 | $17.47 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $44,860 | $3,738 | $21.57 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians pay in Blacksburg vs. Virginia and the U.S.
Ophthalmic medical technicians in Blacksburg earn 9% less than the Virginia average ($42,870) and 17% less than the U.S. average ($47,060). At the median the gap is -19% against the U.S. median of $45,570.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blacksburg | $39,220 | $36,820 | $31,960 | $46,860 | 30 |
| Virginia | $42,870 | $40,920 | $36,170 | $52,280 | 1,540 |
| 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 Blacksburg
On the average salary of $39,220, a single filer in Blacksburg takes home about $32,252 a year, or $2,688 a month and $1,240 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 (2025 rules).
Is Blacksburg a good place for ophthalmic medical technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Blacksburg area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.7), so the average $39,220 buys what about $42,304 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Blacksburg ($48,120). A typical home costs $291,346, or 7.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary in other Virginia cities
Blacksburg ranks 8th of 8 Virginia metro areas for this job; Charlottesville pays the most ($45,650).
- Charlottesville$45,650
- Richmond$44,180
- Staunton$42,970
- Roanoke$42,310
- Virginia Beach$42,210
- Winchester$41,590
- Lynchburg$40,100
- Blacksburg$39,220
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 Blacksburg: questions
How much do ophthalmic medical technicians make an hour in Blacksburg?
$18.86 an hour on average, and $17.70 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level ophthalmic medical technicians salary in Blacksburg?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $31,960 a year and the 25th percentile is $36,330, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the ophthalmic medical technicians take-home pay in Blacksburg?
About $32,252 a year ($2,688 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $39,220.
Do ophthalmic medical technicians earn more in Blacksburg than elsewhere?
The average here is 17% 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 Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA (13980). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.2%.
- 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).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.91, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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