How much does an ophthalmic medical technician make in Boston?
$52,670a year
Median yearly pay for ophthalmic medical technicians in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area. That is $25.32 an hour or $4,389 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.32
- Vs. national median
- +16%
- Rank among cities
- 19 of 236
- Jobs in the area
- 1,740
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,480Median: $52,670Highest 10%: $80,740
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,480 | $18.50 | |
| 25th | $49,040 | $23.58 | |
| Median | $52,670 | $25.32 | |
| 75th | $65,650 | $31.56 | |
| 90th | $80,740 | $38.82 |
Other cities in Massachusetts
Median yearly pay for ophthalmic medical technicians.
| Worcester, MA | $49,610 |
| Amherst Town, MA | $48,620 |
| Providence, RI | $46,500 |
| Springfield, MA | $45,810 |
Related jobs in Boston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Radiologist | $409,700 |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | $394,700 |
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $392,300 |
| Surgeon | $386,300 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $356,200 |
| Ophthalmologist | $325,200 |
| Physician | $285,200 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $284,000 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $243,200 |
| Podiatrist | $240,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an ophthalmic medical technician make an hour in Boston?
The median hourly pay in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area is $25.32 ($52,670 a year).
Do ophthalmic medical technicians make more in Boston than the national average?
Yes: $52,670 against $45,570 nationally, 16% more.
How does Boston compare with the rest of Massachusetts?
The median in Massachusetts is $49,750, so Boston pays 6% more.
Where does Boston rank for ophthalmic medical technician pay?
19 of 236 metro areas with data.
How much does an ophthalmic medical technician make starting out in Boston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,480 or less a year; the top 10% make $80,740 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.