Ophthalmic Medical Technicians pay in Arkansas

In Arkansas, the median pay for ophthalmic medical technicians is $17.95 an hour ($37,340 a year). About 540 people work in this job there.

$17.95Median hourly pay
$32,440–$40,880Middle half of workers, yearly
540People in this job in Arkansas

That is 18% lower than the U.S. median ($45,570). Arkansas ranks 46th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for ophthalmic medical technicians in Arkansas

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$14.52$30,210
25% of workers$15.60$32,440
Half of workers (median)$17.95$37,340
75% of workers$19.66$40,880
90% of workers$22.67$47,160

Ophthalmic Medical Technicians pay in Arkansas metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers$38,76080
Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway$38,320210
Jonesboro$38,01050

Arkansas unemployment rate: 3.9% (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)

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Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$42,820
Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$38,040
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$81,500
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$56,620

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.