Ophthalmic Medical Technicians pay in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler

In Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler (AZ), the median pay for ophthalmic medical technicians is $23.48 an hour ($48,830 a year). About 1,150 people work in this job there.

$23.48Median hourly pay
$43,740–$49,520Middle half of workers, yearly
1,150People in this job in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler (AZ)

That is 7% higher than the U.S. median ($45,570). It is 4% higher than the Arizona median ($47,040).

Pay range for ophthalmic medical technicians in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler (AZ)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$18.96$39,440
25% of workers$21.03$43,740
Half of workers (median)$23.48$48,830
75% of workers$23.81$49,520
90% of workers$26.59$55,300

Ophthalmic Medical Technicians pay in Arizona metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler (this page)$48,8301,150
Tucson$39,2500
Prescott Valley-Prescott$39,14050

Arizona unemployment rate: 4.9% (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 Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler (AZ)

JobMedian yearly pay
Medical Assistants$46,830
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$94,820
Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$59,060
Respiratory Therapists$79,760
Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$47,890
Surgical Technologists$78,050
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$102,810
Pharmacy Technicians$47,760

Other job titles for this job

Certified Ophthalmic Medical TechnicianCertified Ophthalmic Medical TechCertified Ophthalmic Surgical AssistantCertified Ophthalmic TechnicianCotCertified Ophthalmic Technician-surgical AssistantCot-saHealth TechnicianHealth TechOcular Care TechnicianOcular Care TechOphthalmic Diagnostic Sonographer

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.