Ophthalmic Medical Technicians pay in Tennessee
In Tennessee, the median pay for ophthalmic medical technicians is $18.70 an hour ($38,890 a year). About 1,760 people work in this job there.
That is 15% lower than the U.S. median ($45,570). Tennessee ranks 40th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for ophthalmic medical technicians in Tennessee
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $15.80 | $32,870 |
| 25% of workers | $17.58 | $36,570 |
| Half of workers (median) | $18.70 | $38,890 |
| 75% of workers | $22.60 | $47,010 |
| 90% of workers | $28.93 | $60,170 |
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians pay in Tennessee metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin | $47,010 | 550 |
| Morristown | $39,630 | 50 |
| Knoxville | $39,140 | 240 |
| Memphis | $38,630 | 270 |
| Chattanooga | $37,430 | 140 |
| Johnson City | $37,420 | 60 |
| Clarksville | $36,640 | 70 |
| Jackson | $36,620 | 50 |
| Kingsport-Bristol | $36,140 | 170 |
Tennessee unemployment rate: 3.4% (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 Tennessee
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Medical Assistants | $39,570 |
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | $64,630 |
| Respiratory Therapists | $72,140 |
| Surgical Technologists | $60,530 |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | $80,640 |
| Healthcare Support Workers, All Other | $47,940 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $49,180 |
| Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians | $76,650 |
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