Ophthalmic Medical Technicians pay range in Huntington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $27,450 a year or less, while the top 10% make $45,870 or more. The middle half of ophthalmic medical technicians in Huntington earn between $30,230 and $43,930.
- $27K10th
- $30K25th
- $37KMedian
- $44K75th
- $46K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $37,330 | $3,111 | $17.95 |
| Median | $37,400 | $3,117 | $17.98 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $30,230 | $2,519 | $14.53 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $43,930 | $3,661 | $21.12 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians pay in Huntington vs. West Virginia and the U.S.
Ophthalmic medical technicians in Huntington earn about the same as the West Virginia average ($37,500) and 21% less than the U.S. average ($47,060). At the median the gap is -18% against the U.S. median of $45,570.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntington | $37,330 | $37,400 | $27,450 | $45,870 | 60 |
| West Virginia | $37,500 | $36,730 | $26,470 | $46,180 | 260 |
| 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 Huntington
On the average salary of $37,330, a single filer in Huntington takes home about $31,216 a year, or $2,601 a month and $1,201 every two weeks. Taxes take 16% of gross pay.
The Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in OH | $31,597 | $2,633 |
| Working in WV | $31,216 | $2,601 |
| Working in KY | $30,986 | $2,582 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Huntington a good place for ophthalmic medical technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Huntington area are 12% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 88.4), so the average $37,330 buys what about $42,218 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Huntington ($44,600). A typical home costs $166,506, or 4.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary in nearby metro areas
- Lexington, KY$41,280
- Columbus, OH$43,540
- Cincinnati, OH$44,020
- Kingsport, TN$37,650
- Dayton, OH$39,690
- Blacksburg, VA$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 Huntington: questions
How much do ophthalmic medical technicians make an hour in Huntington?
$17.95 an hour on average, and $17.98 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level ophthalmic medical technicians salary in Huntington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $27,450 a year and the 25th percentile is $30,230, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the ophthalmic medical technicians take-home pay in Huntington?
About $31,216 a year ($2,601 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $37,330.
Do ophthalmic medical technicians earn more in Huntington 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 Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH (26580). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.2%.
- 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 (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.94, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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