How much does an ophthalmic medical technician make in Providence?
$46,500a year
Median yearly pay for ophthalmic medical technicians in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area. That is $22.36 an hour or $3,875 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.36
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among cities
- 82 of 236
- Jobs in the area
- 510
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,080Median: $46,500Highest 10%: $60,280
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,080 | $18.31 | |
| 25th | $45,210 | $21.74 | |
| Median | $46,500 | $22.36 | |
| 75th | $56,540 | $27.18 | |
| 90th | $60,280 | $28.98 |
Other cities in Rhode Island
Median yearly pay for ophthalmic medical technicians.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Providence
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $476,900 |
| Radiologist | $448,000 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $438,300 |
| Ophthalmologist | $399,000 |
| Cardiologist | $395,600 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $379,500 |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | $378,000 |
| Surgeon | $346,300 |
| Physician | $319,900 |
| Psychiatrist | $287,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an ophthalmic medical technician make an hour in Providence?
The median hourly pay in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area is $22.36 ($46,500 a year).
Do ophthalmic medical technicians make more in Providence than the national average?
Yes: $46,500 against $45,570 nationally, 2% more.
How does Providence compare with the rest of Rhode Island?
The median in Rhode Island is $46,500, so Providence pays 0% more.
Where does Providence rank for ophthalmic medical technician pay?
82 of 236 metro areas with data.
How much does an ophthalmic medical technician make starting out in Providence?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,080 or less a year; the top 10% make $60,280 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.