SOC 29-2057 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians — Kiryas Joel
Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY · 9 metro areas compared
In Kiryas Joel, NY the median wage for Ophthalmic Medical Technicians is $50,310 a year, which is 10.4% higher than the national figure of $45,570.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Kiryas Joel, NY the median wage for Ophthalmic Medical Technicians is $50,310 a year, which is 10.4% higher than the national figure of $45,570. Half of workers earn between $47,720 and $55,080. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $40,190 and the ninetieth at $61,600.
The area has 260 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 2.12 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Ithaca leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $55,570. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 316th of 454 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,190 | −11.8% |
| 25th | $47,720 | +4.7% |
| Median (50th) | $50,310 | +10.4% |
| 75th | $55,080 | +20.9% |
| 90th | $61,600 | +35.2% |
| Mean | $50,900 | +11.7% |
Other metro areas in New York
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Kiryas Joel run 7.9% above the national average, so the median of $50,310 buys what $46,627 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 2.3% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$50,310as reported by BLSLocal price level
107.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$46,627US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $50,310 a year, 10.4% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $40,190 to $61,600 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 260 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Ithaca, at $55,570.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Ophthalmic Medical Technicians in Kiryas Joel, NY?
The median annual wage is $50,310, or $24.19 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $45,570, so pay in Kiryas Joel, NY is 10.4% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Kiryas Joel, NY earns more than $61,600 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $40,190 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Ithaca, at $55,570 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 260 jobs in this occupation in Kiryas Joel, NY. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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