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Optometric technician salary in United States (Updated 2026)

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

Average base salary

$19.15
Average $19.15
Low $14.62
High $25.07

The average salary for a optometric technician is $19.15 per hour in the United States. 5.1k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 15, 2026).

Optometric Technician job openings in United States

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Optometric Technician
Today's Vision Conroe
Conroe, TX
$14 - $16 an hour
Full-time
1 hour ago

Highest paying companies for Optometric Technician in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Advocate Aurora Health
 
$63,700per year
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Medcadre Inc
 
$62,400per year
Essilor
 
$61,100per year
Eyecare Medical Group
 
$58,091per year
Lexington Eye Associates
 
$56,444per year
City of Cincinnati
 
$56,025per year

Highest paying cities for Optometric Technicians near United States

  1. Philadelphia, PA
    $23.28 per hour
  2. Birmingham, AL
    $22.72 per hour
  3. San Diego, CA
    $20.68 per hour
  4. Chaska, MN
    $19.93 per hour
  5. Austin, TX
    $18.32 per hour

Where can an Optometric Technician earn more?

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