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Average Ophthalmic Technician Salary

$28.38/hour

The average salary for a Ophthalmic Technician is $28.38 per hour. This is 92% lower than the practicing US average of $54.62.

Last updated on November 13, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Salaries for Ophthalmic Technician compared to Allied Health Professional National Averages

$28.38/hour

92% lower than the practicing US average.

$54.62/hour

United States

Where do Ophthalmic Technicians get paid the most?

Colorado pays Ophthalmic Technicians the most, averaging $51 per hour, followed by Florida ($45). Florida has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $100. For comparison, the national average for Ophthalmic Technicians is $28 per hour — Colorado pays 81% more.

State	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Colorado	$51	$62
Florida	$45	$100

What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Ophthalmic Technician jobs?

UCHealth (Colorado) pays Ophthalmic Technicians the most, averaging $31 per hour, followed by University of Miami ($20). UCHealth (Colorado) also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $32. For comparison, the national average for Ophthalmic Technicians is $28 per hour — UCHealth (Colorado) pays 9% more.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
UCHealth (Colorado)	$31	$32
University of Miami	$20	$20

Last updated on November 13, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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