Ophthalmic Medical Technicians pay in Louisiana
In Louisiana, the median pay for ophthalmic medical technicians is $18.63 an hour ($38,750 a year). About 890 people work in this job there.
That is 15% lower than the U.S. median ($45,570). Louisiana ranks 41st of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for ophthalmic medical technicians in Louisiana
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $14.97 | $31,130 |
| 25% of workers | $17.61 | $36,620 |
| Half of workers (median) | $18.63 | $38,750 |
| 75% of workers | $22.47 | $46,730 |
| 90% of workers | $24.82 | $51,630 |
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians pay in Louisiana metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| New Orleans-Metairie | $45,030 | 170 |
| Slidell-Mandeville-Covington | $39,870 | 70 |
| Shreveport-Bossier City | $39,220 | 120 |
| Baton Rouge | $38,750 | 140 |
| Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux | $37,190 | 60 |
Louisiana unemployment rate: 4.2% (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)
Related jobs in Louisiana
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Medical Assistants | $36,320 |
| Healthcare Support Workers, All Other | $34,040 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $39,730 |
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | $63,680 |
| Respiratory Therapists | $75,240 |
| Surgical Technologists | $57,370 |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | $80,710 |
| Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians | $50,050 |
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