Ophthalmic Medical Technicians pay in Pennsylvania
In Pennsylvania, the median pay for ophthalmic medical technicians is $21.66 an hour ($45,050 a year). About 2,890 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($45,570). Pennsylvania ranks 27th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for ophthalmic medical technicians in Pennsylvania
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.45 | $36,300 |
| 25% of workers | $18.46 | $38,400 |
| Half of workers (median) | $21.66 | $45,050 |
| 75% of workers | $22.98 | $47,790 |
| 90% of workers | $26.88 | $55,900 |
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians pay in Pennsylvania metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Lancaster | $50,700 | 130 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington | $46,990 | 1,050 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton | $46,280 | 260 |
| Pittsburgh | $43,890 | 470 |
| Reading | $43,810 | 100 |
| York-Hanover | $43,400 | 100 |
| Scranton--Wilkes-Barre | $43,180 | 150 |
| Harrisburg-Carlisle | $38,850 | 150 |
| State College | $37,690 | 60 |
Pennsylvania unemployment rate: 3.7% (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 Pennsylvania
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Medical Assistants | $43,920 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $46,720 |
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | $76,050 |
| Respiratory Therapists | $78,490 |
| Surgical Technologists | $62,680 |
| Healthcare Support Workers, All Other | $45,160 |
| Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians | $58,090 |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | $82,710 |
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