Ophthalmic Medical Technicians Salary
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians in Ohio make a median of $40,350 a year, or about $19.4 an hour. The range runs from $35K at the entry level to $53K for experienced workers. Cost of living is below average (RPP 91.45), which stretches that salary to about $44,122 in buying power. A 2-bedroom apartment runs $1,188/month, about 43.2% of take-home, which is tight.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Ohio. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $40K get you in Ohio?
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What this looks like in Ohio
Pay for ophthalmic medical technicians in Ohio runs about 11% below the U.S. median of $46K. The catch: housing math doesn't keep up. A 2-bedroom at the HUD median rents for $1,188/month, which is 41.9% of the median worker's take-home, past the 30% guideline most planners use. Regional Price Parity sits at 91.45 (national = 100), meaning everyday costs run about 9% cheaper here. Your dollar stretches further than the headline salary suggests. That combination, below-market pay with high housing costs, makes this a financially demanding market for ophthalmic medical technicianss.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Ohio
Entry-level ophthalmic medical technicians (10th percentile) start around $35K. Mid-career wages sit at $40K. Top earners bring in $53K or more, a $19K spread from bottom to top.
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary by metro in Ohio
7 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland | $42K | +3% | 640 |
| Cincinnati | $41K | +3% | 750 |
| Columbus | $41K | +2% | 300 |
| Toledo | $40K | -1% | 120 |
| Akron | $40K | -2% | 100 |
| Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek | $39K | -4% | 120 |
| Canton-Massillon | $38K | -7% | N/A |
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Frequently asked questions
Can a ophthalmic medical technician afford a 2BR apartment alone in Ohio?
It’s a stretch — at the median salary of $40K, rent takes 41.9% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,188/month. The 30% guideline puts the comfortable ceiling at roughly $900/month in rent — so roommates or a 1-bedroom would ease the math significantly.
What’s the entry-level salary for ophthalmic medical technicians in Ohio?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new ophthalmic medical technicians typically earn — is $35K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $2,074/month. At HUD’s $1,188/month FMR, rent would take 57% of that take-home — above the 30% guideline, so a 1-bedroom or shared housing is likely necessary starting out.
Is ophthalmic medical technician a high-paying job in Ohio?
Local pay runs 11% below the national median — $40K here vs. $46K nationally. Cost of living is 9% below the national average, which narrows that gap in real purchasing power.
How does Ohio compare to the national average for ophthalmic medical technicians?
Ohio pays $40K median vs. the U.S. average of $46K — that’s -11%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 91.45), the purchasing-power equivalent is $44K — below the national median.
How much do ophthalmic medical technicians make in Ohio?
The median is $40,350 a year, that works out to about $19 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $34,570, and experienced ophthalmic medical technicians can clear $53,420. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $40K enough to live in Ohio?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,838/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,188/month, which eats 41.9% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a ophthalmic medical technicians salary go in Ohio?
Ohio has a Regional Price Parity of 91.45 (100 is the national average). That's below average, your money stretches further here than the raw salary number suggests. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median ophthalmic medical technicians salary is worth about $44,122 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do ophthalmic medical technicians get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.