How much does an ophthalmic medical technician make in Baltimore?
$51,380a year
Median yearly pay for ophthalmic medical technicians in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area. That is $24.70 an hour or $4,282 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.70
- Vs. national median
- +13%
- Rank among cities
- 22 of 236
- Jobs in the area
- 640
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,520Median: $51,380Highest 10%: $66,820
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,520 | $19.00 | |
| 25th | $45,260 | $21.76 | |
| Median | $51,380 | $24.70 | |
| 75th | $58,840 | $28.29 | |
| 90th | $66,820 | $32.13 |
Other cities in Maryland
Median yearly pay for ophthalmic medical technicians.
| Washington, DC | $48,050 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $46,990 |
| Salisbury, MD | $39,380 |
Related jobs in Baltimore
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Radiologist | $581,500 |
| Anesthesiologist | $418,000 |
| Surgeon | $391,500 |
| Orthodontist | $361,000 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $344,200 |
| Cardiologist | $337,200 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $322,900 |
| Psychiatrist | $318,100 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $307,400 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $304,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an ophthalmic medical technician make an hour in Baltimore?
The median hourly pay in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area is $24.70 ($51,380 a year).
Do ophthalmic medical technicians make more in Baltimore than the national average?
Yes: $51,380 against $45,570 nationally, 13% more.
How does Baltimore compare with the rest of Maryland?
The median in Maryland is $50,070, so Baltimore pays 3% more.
Where does Baltimore rank for ophthalmic medical technician pay?
22 of 236 metro areas with data.
How much does an ophthalmic medical technician make starting out in Baltimore?
The lowest-paid 10% make $39,520 or less a year; the top 10% make $66,820 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.