The average salary for a ophthalmic medical technician in the United States is $44,290, but the range typically falls between $36,330 and $49,740. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $21.3, with a range between $17.47 and $23.91.
There are approximately 73,390 people employed as a ophthalmic medical technician in the United States. With Florida, Texas, California employing the highest number of ophthalmic medical technicians.The state with the best pay for a ophthalmic medical technician is Alaska, with an average annual salary of $58,960, while Wyoming has the lowest average annual salary of $35,480.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $31,200 | $15 |
| 25th Percentile | $36,330 | $17.47 |
| Median | $41,780 | $20.09 |
| 75th Percentile | $49,740 | $23.91 |
| 90th Percentile | $59,930 | $28.81 |
The salary of a ophthalmic medical technician can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a ophthalmic medical technician in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for ophthalmic medical technicians are Alaska, District of Columbia, Minnesota, New York, Massachusetts while the worst states are Wyoming, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Mississippi, Nevada.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $28,470 | $36,690 | $45,330 |
| Alaska | $39,400 | $58,960 | $82,290 |
| Arizona | $34,150 | $42,340 | $51,810 |
| Arkansas | $28,450 | $38,390 | $48,490 |
| California | $36,360 | $53,590 | $67,510 |
| Colorado | $35,110 | $47,060 | $65,330 |
| Connecticut | $38,980 | $47,240 | $60,620 |
| Delaware | $31,200 | $40,780 | $47,210 |
| District of Columbia | $47,150 | $55,290 | $59,830 |
| Florida | $31,410 | $43,690 | $60,300 |
| Georgia | $30,320 | $40,360 | $51,570 |
| Hawaii | $31,730 | $46,610 | $61,860 |
| Idaho | $31,200 | $42,830 | $56,140 |
| Illinois | $35,070 | $43,690 | $57,260 |
| Indiana | $29,600 | $41,770 | $55,250 |
| Iowa | $37,190 | $46,160 | $59,370 |
| Kansas | $30,390 | $42,140 | $59,640 |
| Kentucky | $27,950 | $38,250 | $48,820 |
| Louisiana | $28,910 | $40,300 | $49,250 |
| Maine | $36,180 | $43,850 | $57,760 |
| Maryland | $35,410 | $48,250 | $62,070 |
| Massachusetts | $36,770 | $54,360 | $72,110 |
| Michigan | $29,430 | $42,870 | $58,040 |
| Minnesota | $30,850 | $57,150 | $83,360 |
| Mississippi | $28,080 | $37,100 | $51,240 |
| Missouri | $27,480 | $36,930 | $46,330 |
| Montana | $33,050 | $44,790 | $60,750 |
| Nebraska | $35,470 | $42,030 | $53,000 |
| Nevada | $29,880 | $38,200 | $50,080 |
| New Hampshire | $36,240 | $45,940 | $59,260 |
| New Jersey | $31,200 | $47,360 | $61,400 |
| New Mexico | $28,750 | $39,990 | $56,570 |
| New York | $37,080 | $50,750 | $64,680 |
| North Carolina | $31,210 | $43,140 | $59,100 |
| North Dakota | $37,050 | $44,940 | $49,300 |
| Ohio | $35,160 | $42,580 | $52,980 |
| Oklahoma | $30,160 | $36,380 | $47,280 |
| Oregon | $37,080 | $49,120 | $69,620 |
| Pennsylvania | $33,760 | $42,240 | $56,230 |
| Rhode Island | $38,790 | $50,190 | $64,260 |
| South Carolina | $28,330 | $39,410 | $49,940 |
| South Dakota | $35,640 | $43,920 | $51,670 |
| Tennessee | $30,080 | $40,060 | $50,390 |
| Texas | $29,320 | $39,140 | $51,580 |
| Utah | $28,130 | $37,630 | $48,320 |
| Vermont | $39,430 | $49,830 | $62,990 |
| Virginia | $34,630 | $43,480 | $56,970 |
| Washington | $39,180 | $52,480 | $69,100 |
| West Virginia | $26,000 | $35,680 | $45,750 |
| Wisconsin | $36,840 | $49,280 | $61,800 |
| Wyoming | $27,930 | $35,480 | $46,380 |
Even between cities, the salary of a ophthalmic medical technician can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for ophthalmic medical technicians is Vallejo-Fairfield area, CA with an average salary of $71,180.The city with the lowest average salary for ophthalmic medical technicians is Northern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area, WV with an average salary of $30,470.
Areas with highest average salaries for ophthalmic medical technicians
Areas with lowest average salaries for ophthalmic medical technicians
The number of ophthalmic medical technicians in the United States has been increasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of ophthalmic medical technicians has increased by 13,430. On average, the number of ophthalmic medical technicians has been increasing by 5.6% each year. The salary of ophthalmic medical technicians has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of ophthalmic medical technicians has increased by $4,280. On average, the salary of ophthalmic medical technicians has been increasing by 2.7% each year.
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians are part of the healthcare practitioners and technical occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for ophthalmic medical technicians compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all healthcare practitioners and technical occupations jobs here.
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