Ophthalmic Medical Technicians pay in Alabama
In Alabama, the median pay for ophthalmic medical technicians is $17.63 an hour ($36,680 a year). About 1,260 people work in this job there.
That is 20% lower than the U.S. median ($45,570). Alabama ranks 48th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for ophthalmic medical technicians in Alabama
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $14.00 | $29,120 |
| 25% of workers | $15.38 | $31,990 |
| Half of workers (median) | $17.63 | $36,680 |
| 75% of workers | $20.56 | $42,760 |
| 90% of workers | $22.93 | $47,690 |
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians pay in Alabama metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Decatur | $38,820 | 40 |
| Birmingham | $37,270 | 340 |
| Auburn-Opelika | $37,220 | 40 |
| Huntsville | $37,020 | 160 |
| Mobile | $37,000 | 60 |
| Montgomery | $35,690 | 80 |
| Tuscaloosa | $35,590 | 60 |
| Dothan | $35,550 | 110 |
| Daphne-Fairhope-Foley | $35,300 | 90 |
| Florence-Muscle Shoals | $34,570 | 50 |
Alabama unemployment rate: 3.4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for ophthalmic medical technicians
- Typical education to start: Postsecondary nondegree award (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +21.4% over ten years, much faster than average · about 11,800 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Alabama
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Medical Assistants | $36,100 |
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | $60,700 |
| Surgical Technologists | $49,420 |
| Respiratory Therapists | $66,150 |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | $68,180 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $43,600 |
| Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians | $47,650 |
| Healthcare Support Workers, All Other | $36,760 |
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