How much does an ophthalmic medical technician make in Pennsylvania?
$45,050a year
Median yearly pay for ophthalmic medical technicians in Pennsylvania. That is $21.66 an hour or $3,754 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.66
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among states
- 27 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,890
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,300Median: $45,050Highest 10%: $55,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,300 | $17.45 | |
| 25th | $38,400 | $18.46 | |
| Median | $45,050 | $21.66 | |
| 75th | $47,790 | $22.98 | |
| 90th | $55,900 | $26.88 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Lancaster, PA | $50,700 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $46,990 |
| Allentown, PA | $46,280 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $43,890 |
| Reading, PA | $43,810 |
| York, PA | $43,400 |
| Scranton, PA | $43,180 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $38,850 |
| State College, PA | $37,690 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for ophthalmic medical technicians.
| 24. North Dakota | $46,190 |
| 25. Nebraska | $45,210 |
| 26. North Carolina | $45,150 |
| 27. Pennsylvania | $45,050 |
| 28. Delaware | $44,540 |
| 29. Iowa | $44,030 |
| 30. Kansas | $43,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an ophthalmic medical technician make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $21.66 ($45,050 a year).
Do ophthalmic medical technicians make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
No: $45,050 against $45,570 nationally, 1% less.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for ophthalmic medical technician pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 27 of 51 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania pays ophthalmic medical technicians the most?
Lancaster, PA, with a median of $50,700 a year.
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.