How much does an ophthalmic medical technician make in Texas?
$43,640a year
Median yearly pay for ophthalmic medical technicians in Texas. That is $20.98 an hour or $3,637 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.98
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among states
- 31 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 6,540
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,930Median: $43,640Highest 10%: $58,130
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,930 | $15.35 | |
| 25th | $37,040 | $17.81 | |
| Median | $43,640 | $20.98 | |
| 75th | $49,950 | $24.01 | |
| 90th | $58,130 | $27.95 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Dallas, TX | $49,950 |
| 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 |
| Abilene, TX | $36,790 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | $36,330 |
| Longview, TX | $36,280 |
| El Paso, TX | $35,410 |
| Lubbock, TX | $35,250 |
| McAllen, TX | $35,180 |
| Texarkana, TX | $32,110 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for ophthalmic medical technicians.
| 28. Delaware | $44,540 |
| 29. Iowa | $44,030 |
| 30. Kansas | $43,700 |
| 31. Texas | $43,640 |
| 32. Indiana | $43,490 |
| 33. South Dakota | $42,430 |
| 34. Virginia | $40,920 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an ophthalmic medical technician make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $20.98 ($43,640 a year).
Do ophthalmic medical technicians make more in Texas than the national average?
No: $43,640 against $45,570 nationally, 4% less.
Where does Texas rank for ophthalmic medical technician pay?
Texas ranks 31 of 51 states.
Which city in Texas pays ophthalmic medical technicians the most?
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX, with a median of $49,950 a year.
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.