Ophthalmic Medical Technicians pay in Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington

In Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington (PA), the median pay for ophthalmic medical technicians is $22.59 an hour ($46,990 a year). About 1,050 people work in this job there.

$22.59Median hourly pay
$43,350–$53,260Middle half of workers, yearly
1,050People in this job in Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington (PA)

That is 3% higher than the U.S. median ($45,570). It is 4% higher than the Pennsylvania median ($45,050).

Pay range for ophthalmic medical technicians in Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington (PA)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$18.00$37,440
25% of workers$20.84$43,350
Half of workers (median)$22.59$46,990
75% of workers$25.61$53,260
90% of workers$28.31$58,880

Ophthalmic Medical Technicians pay in Pennsylvania metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Lancaster$50,700130
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington (this page)$46,9901,050
Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton$46,280260
Pittsburgh$43,890470
Reading$43,810100
York-Hanover$43,400100
Scranton--Wilkes-Barre$43,180150
Harrisburg-Carlisle$38,850150
State College$37,69060

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)

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Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$46,420
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$94,640

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.