Ophthalmic Medical Technicians pay in California
In California, the median pay for ophthalmic medical technicians is $26.20 an hour ($54,490 a year). About 2,500 people work in this job there.
That is 20% higher than the U.S. median ($45,570). California ranks 4th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for ophthalmic medical technicians in California
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $18.64 | $38,780 |
| 25% of workers | $21.54 | $44,810 |
| Half of workers (median) | $26.20 | $54,490 |
| 75% of workers | $36.03 | $74,950 |
| 90% of workers | $48.89 | $101,700 |
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians pay in California metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma | $102,540 | 40 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | $63,300 | 420 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $60,600 | 0 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | $60,440 | 310 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara | $51,300 | 340 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom | $49,460 | 130 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario | $47,680 | 210 |
| Bakersfield-Delano | $46,850 | 70 |
| Fresno | $46,500 | 80 |
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura | $44,810 | 0 |
California unemployment rate: 5.1% (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 California
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Medical Assistants | $49,660 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $60,390 |
| Healthcare Support Workers, All Other | $49,130 |
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | $121,260 |
| Respiratory Therapists | $104,820 |
| Surgical Technologists | $81,310 |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | $128,530 |
| Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians | $78,170 |
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