SOC 29-2057 · May 2025 · United States
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Ophthalmic Medical Technicians across the United States is $45,570 per year, measured over 71,010 jobs. The highest state median is in Minnesota, at $63,080.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Ophthalmic Medical Technicians
Pay for this occupation varies by 76.5% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Minnesota pays $63,080 and Wyoming pays $35,740.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minnesota | $63,080 | 720 | |
| 2 | Hawaii | $58,240 | 190 | |
| 3 | Wisconsin | $56,420 | 1,260 | |
| 4 | California | $54,490 | 2,500 | |
| 5 | District of Columbia | $50,790 | — | |
| 6 | Vermont | $50,090 | 150 | |
| 7 | Maryland | $50,070 | 1,300 | |
| 8 | Oregon | $50,020 | 1,060 | |
| 9 | Alaska | $49,970 | 90 | |
| 10 | Massachusetts | $49,750 | 2,330 |
States with the most Ophthalmic Medical Technicians jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Florida | 7,020 | $46,830 | |
| 2 | Texas | 6,540 | $43,640 | |
| 3 | New York | 4,250 | $48,440 | |
| 4 | New Jersey | 4,150 | $49,050 | |
| 5 | Illinois | 3,250 | $47,100 | |
| 6 | Pennsylvania | 2,890 | $45,050 | |
| 7 | Georgia | 2,570 | $39,150 | |
| 8 | Ohio | 2,510 | $40,350 | |
| 9 | California | 2,500 | $54,490 | |
| 10 | Massachusetts | 2,330 | $49,750 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Santa Rosa | $102,540 | 40 |
| 2 | Durham | $65,000 | 130 |
| 3 | San Francisco | $63,300 | 420 |
| 4 | Minneapolis | $63,080 | 450 |
| 5 | Portland | $62,390 | — |
| 6 | Duluth | $61,880 | 40 |
| 7 | Milwaukee | $61,580 | 300 |
| 8 | Los Angeles | $60,600 | — |
| 9 | San Diego | $60,440 | 310 |
| 10 | Bend | $59,990 | 100 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.