How much does an ophthalmic medical technician make in Dallas?
$49,950a year
Median yearly pay for ophthalmic medical technicians in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area. That is $24.01 an hour or $4,163 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.01
- Vs. national median
- +10%
- Rank among cities
- 32 of 236
- Jobs in the area
- 2,310
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,230Median: $49,950Highest 10%: $60,250
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,230 | $17.90 | |
| 25th | $43,180 | $20.76 | |
| Median | $49,950 | $24.01 | |
| 75th | $56,960 | $27.38 | |
| 90th | $60,250 | $28.97 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for ophthalmic medical technicians.
| Houston, TX | $46,450 |
| College Station, TX | $40,260 |
| San Antonio, TX | $38,240 |
| Midland, TX | $38,070 |
| San Angelo, TX | $37,170 |
| Victoria, TX | $36,980 |
| Waco, TX | $36,830 |
| Amarillo, TX | $36,810 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | $36,330 |
| Longview, TX | $36,280 |
| El Paso, TX | $35,410 |
| Lubbock, TX | $35,250 |
| McAllen, TX | $35,180 |
Related jobs in Dallas
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $666,900 |
| Surgeon | $494,800 |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | $431,900 |
| Cardiologist | $403,300 |
| Dentist | $402,600 |
| Neurologist | $360,600 |
| Ophthalmologist | $360,000 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $324,200 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $321,300 |
| Physician | $316,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an ophthalmic medical technician make an hour in Dallas?
The median hourly pay in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area is $24.01 ($49,950 a year).
Do ophthalmic medical technicians make more in Dallas than the national average?
Yes: $49,950 against $45,570 nationally, 10% more.
How does Dallas compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $43,640, so Dallas pays 14% more.
Where does Dallas rank for ophthalmic medical technician pay?
32 of 236 metro areas with data.
How much does an ophthalmic medical technician make starting out in Dallas?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,230 or less a year; the top 10% make $60,250 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.