Average Ophthalmic Technician Salary

$16.73/hour

The average salary for a Ophthalmic Technician is $16.73 per hour. This is 144% lower than the practicing US average of $40.77.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Salaries for Ophthalmic Technician compared to Allied Health Professional National Averages

$16.73/hour

144% lower than the practicing US average.

$40.77/hour

United States

Where do Ophthalmic Technicians get paid the most?
StateAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Florida$37$46
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Ophthalmic Technician jobs?
Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Mass General Brigham$25$25
University of Miami$20$20

Last updated on November 20, 2024. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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