Ophthalmic Medical Technicians in Virginia
Considering a career as an Ophthalmic Medical Technician in Virginia?
- Ophthalmic Medical Technicians in Virginia earn lower salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.
What Major Will Prepare You For an Ophthalmic Medical Technician Career?
- Health Professions
- Ophthalmic & Optometric Support Services
- Optometric Technician/Assistant
- Ophthalmic Technician/Technologist
- Orthoptics/Orthoptist
What do Ophthalmic Medical Technicians Make in Virginia?
In 2018 wages for Ophthalmic Medical Technicians ranged from $24,160 to $68,950 with $36,980 being the median annual salary.
Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $11.62 to $33.15. The median hourly rate was $17.78.
Workers in this field were paid a median of $17.36 an hour in 2017.
The hourly rate grew by $0.42.
The median salary in Virginia is higher than the nationwide median salary.
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Top Virginia Metros for Ophthalmic Medical Technicians
The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most Ophthalmic Medical Technicians.
Metro | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
---|---|---|
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | 1,330 | $40,830 |
Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC | 530 | $36,650 |
Richmond, VA | 390 | $36,050 |
Kingsport-Bristol-Bristol, TN-VA | 110 | $37,410 |
Roanoke, VA | 100 | $32,080 |
Top States for Ophthalmic Medical Technicians Employment
View the list below to see where most Ophthalmic Medical Technicians work.
State | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
---|---|---|
Texas | 5,610 | $31,840 |
Florida | 3,400 | $36,030 |
California | 3,010 | $39,560 |
North Carolina | 2,550 | $35,440 |
Ohio | 2,210 | $36,420 |
Michigan | 1,990 | $37,250 |
Illinois | 1,780 | $36,110 |
Washington | 1,700 | $43,510 |
Pennsylvania | 1,640 | $36,270 |
Georgia | 1,600 | $33,420 |
Indiana | 1,440 | $34,550 |
Wisconsin | 1,420 | $39,150 |
Colorado | 1,280 | $36,960 |
Minnesota | 1,090 | $49,350 |
Missouri | 970 | $33,300 |
Maryland | 960 | $40,540 |
Tennessee | 920 | $34,090 |
South Carolina | 780 | $35,920 |
Connecticut | 750 | $39,520 |
Kansas | 710 | $32,770 |
Below are the states where Ophthalmic Medical Technicians get paid the most:
State | Annual Median Salary |
---|---|
Minnesota | $49,350 |
Massachusetts | $47,640 |
District of Columbia | $46,970 |
New Jersey | $45,370 |
Alaska | $44,690 |
Washington | $43,510 |
Vermont | $43,180 |
Maryland | $40,540 |
New Hampshire | $40,370 |
Oregon | $39,910 |
Related Careers in Virginia
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Occupation | Virginia Employment Total |
---|---|
Pharmacy Technicians | 9,690 |
Psychiatric Technicians | 2,860 |
Surgical Technologists | 2,240 |
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | 1,890 |
Dietetic Technicians | 410 |
Respiratory Therapy Technicians | 50 |
References
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
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