Occupation Salary Profile

Ophthalmic Medical Technicians

SOC Code: 29-2057

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 (BLS)
$60,530
▼ -2.89% Nominal ▼ -5.95% Real
H-1B Sponsor Median
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Average Base Salary
$61,950
Domestic Mean Pay
Total U.S. Employment
280
Active Positions (BLS)
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National Baseline Wage Distribution

Empirical wage tiers reported across all 50 states by the Bureau of Labor Statistics for Ophthalmic Medical Technicians.

Percentile Tier Annual Base Salary
10th Percentile $45,210
25th Percentile $50,870
National Median (50th Percentile) $60,530
75th Percentile $66,150
90th Percentile $85,630
P10: $45,210 P50 (Median): $60,530 P90: $85,630