Ophthalmic Medical Technicians pay in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell

In Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell (GA), the median pay for ophthalmic medical technicians is $18.82 an hour ($39,150 a year). About 1,540 people work in this job there.

$18.82Median hourly pay
$39,150–$45,770Middle half of workers, yearly
1,540People in this job in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell (GA)

That is 14% lower than the U.S. median ($45,570). It is about the same as the Georgia median ($39,150).

Pay range for ophthalmic medical technicians in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell (GA)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$17.77$36,960
25% of workers$18.82$39,150
Half of workers (median)$18.82$39,150
75% of workers$22.01$45,770
90% of workers$31.87$66,300

Ophthalmic Medical Technicians pay in Georgia metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Brunswick-St. Simons$40,98040
Savannah$40,01090
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell (this page)$39,1501,540
Valdosta$37,36040
Augusta-Richmond County$37,300130
Albany$36,030110
Columbus$35,14070

Georgia unemployment rate: 3.2% (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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Respiratory Therapists$95,520
Surgical Technologists$67,570
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians$79,250
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$88,940
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$65,060

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.