Ophthalmic Medical Technicians Salary in New York
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 14 metro areas • New York
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians in New York earn a median salary of $43,672 per year on average across 14 metro and nonmetro areas, -0.9% vs the national median of $44,080. An estimated 7,470 ophthalmic medical technicians are employed across New York, with salaries ranging from $36,740 to $49,710 depending on location.
$43,672
Avg median salary in New York
$49,710
Highest paying metro
$36,740
Lowest paying metro
7,470
Employed in New York
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inOphthalmic Medical Technicians salaries by city in New York
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ithaca, NY | $49,710 | $46,570 | $60,960 | 60 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $49,040 | $44,590 | $49,830 | 320 |
| Albany, NY | $48,720 | $47,510 | $51,180 | 320 |
| New York, NY-NJ | $47,370 | $43,070 | $58,210 | 5,760 |
| Utica, NY | $45,390 | $37,150 | $45,390 | 70 |
| Buffalo, NY | $44,660 | $36,960 | $46,700 | 260 |
| Capital/Northern New York | $44,350 | $36,070 | $47,630 | 60 |
| Watertown, NY | $44,070 | $36,950 | $47,140 | — |
| Rochester, NY | $43,460 | $36,960 | $46,560 | 190 |
| Syracuse, NY | $40,990 | $37,320 | $46,260 | 210 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $40,570 | $36,870 | $46,300 | 50 |
| Binghamton, NY | $38,240 | $36,010 | $44,510 | 70 |
| Southwest New York | $38,100 | $35,970 | $46,400 | 60 |
| Central East New York | $36,740 | $35,150 | $45,800 | 40 |