How much does an ophthalmic medical technician make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $21.91 an hour or $3,798 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.91
- Average (mean)
- $47,060
- Jobs
- 71,010
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,700 | $17.16 | |
| 25th | $38,170 | $18.35 | |
| Median | $45,570 | $21.91 | |
| 75th | $51,390 | $24.71 | |
| 90th | $61,940 | $29.78 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| Minnesota | $63,080 |
| Hawaii | $58,240 |
| Wisconsin | $56,420 |
| California | $54,490 |
| District of Columbia | $50,790 |
| Vermont | $50,090 |
| Maryland | $50,070 |
| Oregon | $50,020 |
| Alaska | $49,970 |
| Massachusetts | $49,750 |
| New Hampshire | $49,110 |
| New Jersey | $49,050 |
| Washington | $48,840 |
| New York | $48,440 |
| Connecticut | $48,270 |
| Maine | $48,120 |
| Montana | $47,290 |
| Illinois | $47,100 |
| Arizona | $47,040 |
| Florida | $46,830 |
| Michigan | $46,750 |
| Rhode Island | $46,500 |
| Colorado | $46,260 |
| North Dakota | $46,190 |
| Nebraska | $45,210 |
| North Carolina | $45,150 |
| Pennsylvania | $45,050 |
| Delaware | $44,540 |
| Iowa | $44,030 |
| Kansas | $43,700 |
| Texas | $43,640 |
| Indiana | $43,490 |
| South Dakota | $42,430 |
| Virginia | $40,920 |
| South Carolina | $40,400 |
| Ohio | $40,350 |
| Missouri | $40,290 |
| Georgia | $39,150 |
| Kentucky | $38,990 |
| Tennessee | $38,890 |
| Louisiana | $38,750 |
| New Mexico | $38,610 |
| Idaho | $38,280 |
| Oklahoma | $37,920 |
| Nevada | $37,660 |
| Arkansas | $37,340 |
| West Virginia | $36,730 |
| Alabama | $36,680 |
| Mississippi | $36,220 |
| Utah | $35,950 |
| Wyoming | $35,740 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Santa Rosa, CA | $102,500 |
| Durham, NC | $65,000 |
| San Francisco, CA | $63,300 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $63,080 |
| Portland, OR | $62,390 |
| Duluth, MN | $61,880 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $61,580 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $60,600 |
| San Diego, CA | $60,440 |
| Bend, OR | $59,990 |
| Madison, WI | $59,180 |
| Honolulu, HI | $58,240 |
| La Crosse, WI | $56,010 |
| Olympia, WA | $55,710 |
| Ithaca, NY | $55,570 |
In other countries
Ophthalmic Medical Technician belongs to the international group "Medical assistants".
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- Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist$95,480
- Medical Dosimetrist$147,500
- Emergency Medical Technician$44,470
- Paramedic$60,600
- Dietetic Technician$37,640
Frequently asked questions
How much does an ophthalmic medical technician make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $21.91 ($45,570 a year).
How much does an ophthalmic medical technician make a month?
About $3,798 a month before tax, based on a median of $45,570 a year.
How much does an ophthalmic medical technician make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,700 or less a year ($17.16 an hour); the top 10% make $61,940 or more.
Which state pays ophthalmic medical technicians the most?
Minnesota, with a median of $63,080 a year, followed by Hawaii ($58,240) and Wisconsin ($56,420).
Which city pays ophthalmic medical technicians the most?
Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA, with a median of $102,500 a year.
How many ophthalmic medical technicians are there in the United States?
About 71,010 people work as ophthalmic medical technicians.
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.