Ophthalmic Medical Technicians Salary by State
The national median pay for ophthalmic medical technicians is $45,570 a year. By state, it ranges from $35,740 in Wyoming to $63,080 in Minnesota.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $35,700
- 25th percentile
- $38,170
- Median
- $45,570
- 75th percentile
- $51,390
- Top 10%
- $61,940
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 71,010 jobs.
Median pay in 50 states and DC
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minnesota | $63,080 | +38% | $46,080 | $83,330 | 720 |
| 2 | Hawaii | $58,240 | +28% | $40,370 | $64,850 | 190 |
| 3 | Wisconsin | $56,420 | +24% | $40,910 | $66,560 | 1,260 |
| 4 | California | $54,490 | +20% | $38,780 | $101,700 | 2,500 |
| 5 | District of Columbia | $50,790 | +11% | $37,760 | $64,400 | Not published |
| 6 | Vermont | $50,090 | +10% | $40,890 | $67,210 | 150 |
| 7 | Maryland | $50,070 | +10% | $39,460 | $66,820 | 1,300 |
| 8 | Oregon | $50,020 | +10% | $40,670 | $67,210 | 1,060 |
| 9 | Alaska | $49,970 | +10% | $44,480 | $69,680 | 90 |
| 10 | Massachusetts | $49,750 | +9% | $38,480 | $80,220 | 2,330 |
| 11 | New Hampshire | $49,110 | +8% | $39,380 | $63,930 | 300 |
| 12 | New Jersey | $49,050 | +8% | $39,970 | $58,250 | 4,150 |
| 13 | Washington | $48,840 | +7% | $39,840 | $79,300 | 1,250 |
| 14 | New York | $48,440 | +6% | $39,100 | $68,510 | 4,250 |
| 15 | Connecticut | $48,270 | +6% | $40,200 | $65,820 | 780 |
| 16 | Maine | $48,120 | +6% | $39,370 | $61,230 | 320 |
| 17 | Montana | $47,290 | +4% | $35,420 | $64,370 | 380 |
| 18 | Illinois | $47,100 | +3% | $36,190 | $60,490 | 3,250 |
| 19 | Arizona | $47,040 | +3% | $38,370 | $55,300 | 1,630 |
| 20 | Florida | $46,830 | +3% | $36,330 | $59,100 | 7,020 |
| 21 | Michigan | $46,750 | +3% | $37,270 | $59,170 | 1,800 |
| 22 | Rhode Island | $46,500 | +2% | $39,380 | $60,280 | 410 |
| 23 | Colorado | $46,260 | +2% | $37,150 | $65,790 | 1,470 |
| 24 | North Dakota | $46,190 | +1% | $39,110 | $59,920 | 220 |
| 25 | Nebraska | $45,210 | −1% | $37,330 | $53,350 | 530 |
| 26 | North Carolina | $45,150 | −1% | $36,260 | $61,970 | 1,630 |
| 27 | Pennsylvania | $45,050 | −1% | $36,300 | $55,900 | 2,890 |
| 28 | Delaware | $44,540 | −2% | $33,610 | $63,250 | Not published |
| 29 | Iowa | $44,030 | −3% | $36,860 | $58,610 | 500 |
| 30 | Kansas | $43,700 | −4% | $32,710 | $58,760 | 630 |
| 31 | Texas | $43,640 | −4% | $31,930 | $58,130 | 6,540 |
| 32 | Indiana | $43,490 | −5% | $34,990 | $57,130 | 1,610 |
| 33 | South Dakota | $42,430 | −7% | $36,450 | $56,730 | 300 |
| 34 | Virginia | $40,920 | −10% | $36,170 | $52,280 | 1,540 |
| 35 | South Carolina | $40,400 | −11% | $33,000 | $51,360 | 1,470 |
| 36 | Ohio | $40,350 | −11% | $34,570 | $53,420 | 2,510 |
| 37 | Missouri | $40,290 | −12% | $31,470 | $50,530 | 960 |
| 38 | Georgia | $39,150 | −14% | $34,180 | $60,010 | 2,570 |
| 39 | Kentucky | $38,990 | −14% | $30,320 | $51,840 | 1,570 |
| 40 | Tennessee | $38,890 | −15% | $32,870 | $60,170 | 1,760 |
| 41 | Louisiana | $38,750 | −15% | $31,130 | $51,630 | 890 |
| 42 | New Mexico | $38,610 | −15% | $35,250 | $58,630 | 400 |
| 43 | Idaho | $38,280 | −16% | $34,760 | $49,440 | 230 |
| 44 | Oklahoma | $37,920 | −17% | $29,330 | $48,260 | 980 |
| 45 | Nevada | $37,660 | −17% | $35,530 | $49,360 | 960 |
| 46 | Arkansas | $37,340 | −18% | $30,210 | $47,160 | 540 |
| 47 | West Virginia | $36,730 | −19% | $26,470 | $46,180 | 260 |
| 48 | Alabama | $36,680 | −20% | $29,120 | $47,690 | 1,260 |
| 49 | Mississippi | $36,220 | −21% | $29,480 | $45,140 | 690 |
| 50 | Utah | $35,950 | −21% | $30,440 | $49,460 | 680 |
| 51 | Wyoming | $35,740 | −22% | $34,870 | $46,280 | 110 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary questions
Which state pays ophthalmic medical technicians the most?
Minnesota, with a median of $63,080 a year (+38% vs. the national median of $45,570). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays ophthalmic medical technicians the least?
Wyoming, with a median of $35,740 a year (−22% vs. national).
Where do most ophthalmic medical technicians work?
Florida has the most jobs, about 7,020, with a median of $46,830.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.