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Average Ophthalmic Technician Salary

$23.70/hour

The average salary for a Ophthalmic Technician is $23.70 per hour. This is 93% lower than the practicing US average of $45.85.

Last updated on September 29, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Salaries for Ophthalmic Technician compared to Allied Health Professional National Averages

$23.70/hour

93% lower than the practicing US average.

$45.85/hour

United States

Where do Ophthalmic Technicians get paid the most?

Only Florida reports pay data for Ophthalmic Technicians, averaging $31 per hour. Florida also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $49. For comparison, the national average for Ophthalmic Technicians is $24 per hour — Florida pays 29% more.

State	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Florida	$31	$49

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

UCHealth (Colorado) pays Ophthalmic Technicians the most, averaging $33 per hour, followed by University of Miami ($20). UCHealth (Colorado) also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $37. For comparison, the national average for Ophthalmic Technicians is $24 per hour — UCHealth (Colorado) pays 40% more.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
UCHealth (Colorado)	$33	$37
University of Miami	$20	$20

Last updated on September 29, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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