Select Region Rural Capital AreaRural Capital Area + Travis County Career Profile Ophthalmic Medical Technician Education Some college, no degree This is the typical education required for this occupation. Earnings $37,900 This is the median salary for this occupation. Ophthalmic Medical Technicians may administer eye exams, administer eye medications, and instruct the patient in care and use of corrective lenses. General Information 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. Watch a brief video about this occupation. Watch Video Ophthalmic Medical Technician Occupational Outlook For the Rural Capital Area 44 Job Opportunities Over the next five years, an average of 44 openings per year are projected for Ophthalmic Medical Technician. +22.4% Employment Change Employment for Ophthalmic Medical Technician is forecasted to increase significantly more than the regional average by 22.4% between 2025 and 2030. $18.22 Earnings Potential The typical worker in this occupation is paid $18.22/hour. Entry level workers are paid $14.79, while experienced workers are paid $20.79. The median wage is comparable to the wage across all occupations. Local Employment Opportunities There are 237 Ophthalmic Medical Technician in the Rural Capital Area region. By 2030 this number could reach 290. Top Employing Industries, Locally The top industries employing Ophthalmic Medical Technician are Offices of Other Health Practitioners, Offices of Physicians, and Health and Personal Care Retailers. Knowledge Areas The top most significant knowledge categories for Ophthalmic Medical Technician include Customer and Personal Service, Medicine and Dentistry, and Mathematics. Educational Attainment Patterns The most common level of education for Ophthalmic Medical Technician is HS diploma or less. 28% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree. Sources: Headlight Data BLS Lightcast®
