Ophthalmic Medical Technician salary
Updated Updated for 2026 tax law
An ophthalmic medical technician earns a median of $45,570 a year ($21.91 an hour) in the US, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The average is $47,060. About 71,010 people work in this job.
Take-home pay on $45,570
- Gross pay
- $1,752.69
- Federal income tax
- −$126.48
- Social Security (6.2%)
- −$108.67
- Medicare (1.45%)
- −$25.41
- Texas income tax
- $0.00No state income tax on wages
- Take-home pay
- $1,492.13
Annual breakdown
- Gross
- $45,570
- Federal
- $3,288
- FICA
- $3,486
- State + local
- $0
- Net
- $38,795
- Marginal federal rate
- 12.0%
- Marginal state rate
- 0.0%
2026 federal brackets (Rev. Proc. 2025-32) and 2026 state rules. Estimates assume wages are your only income and use annual liability, so your actual withholding can differ slightly.
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BLS occupation: Ophthalmic Medical Technicians. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (SOC 29-2057). Excludes the self-employed.
Frequently asked questions
How much does an ophthalmic medical technician make an hour?
The median hourly wage is $21.91; the average is $22.63.
What is the salary range for an ophthalmic medical technician?
The bottom 10% earn under $35,700 and the top 10% earn over $61,940 a year.
How much is $45,570 after taxes?
About $38,795 a year in Texas (no state income tax) or $37,398 in California for a single filer in 2026.
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