Ophthalmic Medical Technicians pay in North Carolina
In North Carolina, the median pay for ophthalmic medical technicians is $21.71 an hour ($45,150 a year). About 1,630 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($45,570). North Carolina ranks 26th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for ophthalmic medical technicians in North Carolina
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.43 | $36,260 |
| 25% of workers | $18.27 | $38,010 |
| Half of workers (median) | $21.71 | $45,150 |
| 75% of workers | $23.68 | $49,250 |
| 90% of workers | $29.79 | $61,970 |
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians pay in North Carolina metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Durham-Chapel Hill | $65,000 | 130 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia | $47,540 | 440 |
| Winston-Salem | $46,280 | 80 |
| Wilmington | $45,530 | 160 |
| Greensboro-High Point | $45,120 | 70 |
| Raleigh-Cary | $42,860 | 300 |
| Fayetteville | $37,210 | 60 |
| Jacksonville | $36,730 | 40 |
North Carolina unemployment rate: 3.5% (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 North Carolina
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Medical Assistants | $45,140 |
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | $74,450 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $46,480 |
| Respiratory Therapists | $80,090 |
| Surgical Technologists | $60,920 |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | $86,010 |
| Healthcare Support Workers, All Other | $47,080 |
| Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians | $55,460 |
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