Ophthalmic Medical Technicians pay in Texas
In Texas, the median pay for ophthalmic medical technicians is $20.98 an hour ($43,640 a year). About 6,540 people work in this job there.
That is 4% lower than the U.S. median ($45,570). Texas ranks 31st of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for ophthalmic medical technicians in Texas
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $15.35 | $31,930 |
| 25% of workers | $17.81 | $37,040 |
| Half of workers (median) | $20.98 | $43,640 |
| 75% of workers | $24.01 | $49,950 |
| 90% of workers | $27.95 | $58,130 |
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians pay in Texas metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | $49,950 | 2,310 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands | $46,450 | 1,100 |
| College Station-Bryan | $40,260 | 80 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels | $38,240 | 1,040 |
| Midland | $38,070 | 50 |
| San Angelo | $37,170 | 50 |
| Victoria | $36,980 | 60 |
| Waco | $36,830 | 50 |
| Amarillo | $36,810 | 190 |
| Abilene | $36,790 | 40 |
| Wichita Falls | $36,330 | 60 |
| Longview | $36,280 | 50 |
| El Paso | $35,410 | 80 |
| Lubbock | $35,250 | 90 |
| McAllen-Edinburg-Mission | $35,180 | 100 |
| Texarkana | $32,110 | 30 |
Texas unemployment rate: 4.4% (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 Texas
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Medical Assistants | $39,520 |
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | $78,630 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $47,870 |
| Respiratory Therapists | $79,540 |
| Healthcare Support Workers, All Other | $45,250 |
| Surgical Technologists | $65,220 |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | $92,580 |
| Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians | $53,000 |
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