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Ophthalmic technician salary in United States (Updated 2026)

How much does an Ophthalmic Technician make in the United States?

Average base salary

$21.98
Average $21.98
Low $15.70
High $30.79

The average salary for a ophthalmic technician is $21.98 per hour in the United States. 5.3k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 12, 2026).

Ophthalmic Technician job openings in United States

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Ophthalmic Technician Supervis...
UCLA Health4.1out of 5 stars.
Los Angeles, CA
$31.51 - $62.64 an hour
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Ophthalmic Technician in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Astellas
 
$152,500per year
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Epic Travel Staffing
 
$130,052per year
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Emonics
 
$109,200per year
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BestNest Management
 
$99,840per year
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Genie Healthcare
 
$99,840per year
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UCLA Health
 
$96,522per year
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Highest paying cities for Ophthalmic Technicians near United States

  1. Longmont, CO
    $24.87 per hour
  2. Kirkland, WA
    $22.61 per hour
  3. Aurora, CO
    $22.55 per hour
  4. Lancaster, PA
    $22.55 per hour
  5. Scottsdale, AZ
    $22.50 per hour

Where can an Ophthalmic Technician earn more?

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