SOC 292057

Ophthalmic Medical Technicians

Assist ophthalmologists by performing ophthalmic clinical functions. May administer eye exams, administer eye medications, and instruct the patient in care and use of corrective lenses.

National Median

$44,080

per year

National Salary Overview

Median Annual

$44,080

Entry Level (10th pct)

$34,210

Experienced (90th pct)

$60,810

Total Employed

76,520

Salary Distribution

Salary percentiles show the range from entry-level (10th) to top earners (90th)

Salary by Experience Level

Experience Level	Estimated Salary Range
Entry Level0-2 years experience	$34,210 - $37,100
Mid Career2-8 years experience	$37,100 - $49,730
Senior / Expert8+ years experience	$49,730 - $60,810

Highest Paying Locations for Ophthalmic Medical Technicians

Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA

$101,440

+130.1% vs national

Minnesota

$60,810

+38.0% vs national

Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI

$60,810

+38.0% vs national

Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA

$58,790

+33.4% vs national

Eau Claire, WI

$57,930

+31.4% vs national

Ophthalmic Medical Technicians Salary by Location

Compare salaries across 50 metropolitan areas

Metropolitan Area	Median Salary	Employed
Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA	$101,440	40
Minnesota	$60,810	990
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI	$60,810	730
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA	$58,790	700
Eau Claire, WI	$57,930	60
Vallejo, CA	$57,600	30
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA	$55,220	540
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA	$54,680	730
Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area	$52,770	40
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA	$52,620	1,200
La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN	$52,190	90
Boulder, CO	$52,180	180
Madison, WI	$52,140	140
Bellingham, WA	$51,170	50
Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI	$50,910	410
Wisconsin	$50,660	1,210
Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area	$50,660	50
Bend, OR	$50,340	100
Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area	$50,210	100
Sheboygan, WI	$50,190	40
Portland-South Portland, ME	$50,100	130
Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ	$49,770	60
Ithaca, NY	$49,710	60
Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA	$49,710	90
New Haven, CT	$49,490	50
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA	$49,350	420
Oshkosh-Neenah, WI	$49,300	40
North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL	$49,130	170
Vermont	$49,080	180
Burlington-South Burlington, VT	$49,080	140
Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY	$49,040	320
Green Bay, WI	$49,000	80
Washington	$48,960	1,430
Salem, OR	$48,820	100
Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT	$48,760	190
Oregon	$48,730	1,410
Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY	$48,720	320
Connecticut	$48,520	630
Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL	$48,460	300
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA	$48,400	480
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH	$48,400	2,490
Bozeman, MT	$48,360	80
Waterbury-Shelton, CT	$48,320	80
Ann Arbor, MI	$48,310	70
Grand Forks, ND-MN	$48,300	40
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD	$48,240	740
Manchester-Nashua, NH	$48,150	120
Fargo, ND-MN	$47,980	40
California	$47,940	4,090
Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA	$47,880	40

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a Ophthalmic Medical Technicians?

The national median annual salary for Ophthalmic Medical Technicians is $44,080, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. This means half of workers in this occupation earn more, and half earn less.

Where do Ophthalmic Medical Technicianss earn the most?

The highest-paying metro area for Ophthalmic Medical Technicianss is Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA, with a median salary of $101,440.

How much can an experienced Ophthalmic Medical Technicians make?

Top-earning Ophthalmic Medical Technicianss (90th percentile) make $60,810 or more annually. This typically reflects workers with significant experience, specialized skills, or positions in high-paying regions.