The median Ophthalmic Technician salary is $22.50 per hour, or $46,800 per year, based on 1,164 job postings across 91 states. Compare pay by location, employer, shift, and contract type.
$22.50
Median hourly
$46,800
Annual salary
$19-$30
Pay range
91
States tracked
Salary guide
A typical Ophthalmic Technician earns $22.50/hr, with most posted roles landing between $20.50 and $25.50/hr.
Recent posted pay is up, with the last 30 days showing +2.3% movement versus the prior period.
Location matters: Seattle, WASHINGTON is currently among the highest-paying cities, while Boston, MA sits near the lower end.
30-day market pulse
Compare the most recent 30 days of job postings against the previous 30 days. Use this as a quick read on whether pay and hiring volume are moving together.
Posted pay
+2.3%
Current median: $22.50/hr
Prior period: $22.00/hr
Job openings
+50.6%
387 recent postings
Previous period: 257 postings
Daily pay signal
$21.50/hr latest
Year-over-year
Building
We are collecting enough historical Ophthalmic Technician postings to show a reliable year-over-year pay comparison.
Pay is moving up even though posting volume changed. Recent listings are showing a median of $22.50/hr, up from $22.00/hr.
Pay range
The middle band is usually the most useful offer benchmark. The 10th and 90th percentiles show the broader market floor and ceiling.
Entry / low
$18.50
$38,480/yr
Median
$22.50
$46,800/yr
Top earners
$30.00
$62,400/yr
MARKET TRENDS
Month-over-month median hourly pay and posting volume.
| Month | Median Hourly | Postings |
|---|---|---|
Apr 2026Current | $22.25/hr | 374 |
Mar 2026 | $22.00/hr | 270 |
Feb 2026 | $24.00/hr | 51 |
Jan 2026 | $22.50/hr | 225 |
Dec 2025 | $22.50/hr | 166 |
Nov 2025 | $24.00/hr | 78 |
BY LOCATION
See how pay varies across the country. Ranked by job volume.
6 postings · 6 companies
$18.00
$18-$20
Estimated from national data
~$20.87
—
14 postings · 12 companies
$21.50
$21-$22
Estimated from national data
~$21.87
—
117 postings · 43 companies
$23.00
$22-$26
38 postings · 18 companies
$26.50
$23-$30
6 postings · 4 companies
$24.50
$24-$26
6 postings · 4 companies
$21.25
$20-$22
Estimated from national data
~$24.99
—
57 postings · 43 companies
$20.50
$19-$23
8 postings · 4 companies
$18.00
$18-$20
5 postings · 5 companies
$18.50
$19-$22
5 postings · 3 companies
$22.00
$20-$24
52 postings · 28 companies
$23.00
$22-$25
10 postings · 6 companies
$20.50
$16-$22
Estimated from national data
~$21.06
—
Estimated from national data
~$22.32
—
Estimated from national data
~$21.98
—
Estimated from national data
~$20.55
—
Estimated from national data
~$19.61
—
47 postings · 18 companies
$23.50
$22-$25
42 postings · 16 companies
$26.50
$24-$31
22 postings · 18 companies
$21.50
$19-$23
9 postings · 6 companies
$21.50
$22-$26
Estimated from national data
~$20.28
—
Estimated from national data
~$18.94
—
Estimated from national data
~$22.56
—
Estimated from national data
~$24.46
—
Estimated from national data
~$25.11
—
Estimated from national data
~$20.33
—
32 postings · 18 companies
$24.25
$21-$26
Estimated from national data
~$21.92
—
113 postings · 49 companies
$22.50
$21-$27
24 postings · 14 companies
$20.25
$20-$22
Estimated from national data
~$23.29
—
17 postings · 11 companies
$19.50
$19-$26
11 postings · 6 companies
$17.50
$17-$18
11 postings · 7 companies
$27.50
$25-$35
26 postings · 18 companies
$21.00
$19-$23
9 postings · 4 companies
$22.00
$22-$22
6 postings · 5 companies
$20.25
$19-$22
Estimated from national data
~$21.93
—
5 postings · 5 companies
$21.00
$19-$23
60 postings · 37 companies
$20.00
$18-$22
9 postings · 7 companies
$19.50
$17-$22
Estimated from national data
~$21.37
—
14 postings · 11 companies
$21.00
$21-$22
35 postings · 15 companies
$25.00
$23-$30
Estimated from national data
~$19.66
—
17 postings · 5 companies
$30.00
$20-$31
Estimated from national data
~$25.16
—
Est.Estimated values are based on national averages.
BY CITY
See which cities offer the highest and lowest Ophthalmic Technician salaries.
Seattle
Washington · 13 postings
$27.50/hr
New York
New York · 31 postings
$26.50/hr
Baltimore
Maryland · 11 postings
$25.00/hr
Denver
Colorado · 10 postings
$24.00/hr
Boston
Ma · 10 postings
$20.50/hr
Boston
Ma · 10 postings
$20.50/hr
Denver
Colorado · 10 postings
$24.00/hr
Baltimore
Maryland · 11 postings
$25.00/hr
New York
New York · 31 postings
$26.50/hr
Seattle
Washington · 13 postings
$27.50/hr
BY EMPLOYER
See which companies pay the most and least for Ophthalmic Technician positions.
Ucla Health
6 postings
$41.25/hr
Navitaspartners
6 postings
$40.25/hr
Kaiser Permanente
10 postings
$37.50/hr
Boston Children's Hospital
5 postings
$34.00/hr
Beth Israel Lahey Health
6 postings
$33.00/hr
Retina Specialty Institute
5 postings
$16.50/hr
Bva Advanced Eye Care
6 postings
$17.50/hr
Advanced Eye. Care
5 postings
$18.50/hr
Massachusetts Eye And Ear
8 postings
$20.50/hr
Ophthalmic Consultants Of Boston
5 postings
$21.00/hr
RELATED POSITIONS
| Job Title | Postings | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Ophthalmic Technician | 540 | $22.00/hr |
| Ophthalmic Assistant | 58 | $23.50/hr |
| Ophthalmic Technician/scribe | 25 | $19.50/hr |
| Ophthalmic Technician I | 23 | $22.00/hr |
| Ophthalmic Technician / Scribe | 18 | $21.00/hr |
| Ophthalmic Technician/medical Assistant | 16 | $22.25/hr |
| Ophthalmic Technician Ii | 15 | $30.50/hr |
| Medical Assistant/ophthalmic Technician | 14 | $19.00/hr |
| Ophthalmic Technician / Medical Assistant | 11 | $22.00/hr |
| Ophthalmic Technician/assistant | 9 | $21.50/hr |
PAY FACTORS
How shift type, contract length, and employment type impact Ophthalmic Technician salaries.
FAQ
The median Ophthalmic Technician salary is $22.50 per hour, or $46,800 annually. Pay ranges from $18.50/hr (10th percentile) to $30.00/hr (90th percentile) depending on location, experience, and employer.
Based on 1,164 job postings, the highest paying states for Ophthalmic Technicians include Wisconsin, Oregon, Colorado. Pay rates vary based on cost of living, demand, and state regulations.
There are currently 1,164 Ophthalmic Technician job postings across 91 states, from 584 different healthcare employers.
Ophthalmic Technician pay varies based on geographic location, years of experience, certifications, shift differentials (nights/weekends), employment type (travel vs. staff), facility type, and specialized skills. Travel contracts typically pay higher hourly rates.
Ophthalmic Technician pay is currently trending upward. Over the past 30 days, median hourly rates increased 2.3%.
Ophthalmic Technician pay varies by specialty and setting. Travel positions typically pay $3.00 to $7.50 more per hour than staff positions. Night shifts and weekend differentials also increase earnings.
Pay varies significantly by location. Top paying cities like Seattle offer $27.50/hr, while lower cost areas may pay around $20.50/hr. However, rural areas often offer signing bonuses and housing stipends to attract talent.
Entry-level Ophthalmic Technicians typically earn around $18.50 to $20.50 per hour ($38,480 to $42,640 annually). With experience, pay increases toward the median of $22.50/hr.
DATA METHOD
Source
Based on 1,164 active postings with listed compensation for Ophthalmic Technician. We prioritize postings with explicit hourly or annual pay and exclude rows without usable compensation signals from salary percentiles.
Range
Percentiles show the spread of posted pay, not a guaranteed offer or take-home pay after taxes. State and city views use available market observations and label estimated values when direct samples are limited.
Freshness
Current dataset window: 2025-11-01 to 2026-04-30. Recent trend cards compare the latest posting window with the prior period so short-term pay movement is separated from the full historical median.
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