Ophthalmic Technician Salary Guide: Colorado
Average Ophthalmic Technician Salary
$17.64/hour
The average salary for an Ophthalmic Technician in Colorado is $17.64 per hour. This is 63% lower than the US average of $28.71.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Ophthalmic Technician salaries in Colorado compared to National Averages
$17.64/hour
Colorado
63% lower than the US average.
$28.71/hour
United States
What cities in Colorado pay the most for Ophthalmic Technicians?
Only Aurora, Colorado reports pay data for Ophthalmic Technicians, averaging $60 per hour. Aurora, Colorado also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $85. For comparison, the Colorado average for Ophthalmic Technicians is $18 per hour — Aurora, Colorado pays 238% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Aurora, Colorado | $60 | $85 |
Last updated on October 22, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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Director - Ophthalmic Technician
- UCHealth (Colorado)
- Aurora, CO
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- Boulder, CO
- Days
$30-44/hour
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- UCHealth UCHlth Eye Center AMC
- Aurora, CO
- Days
$24-36/hour
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