Ophthalmic Medical Technicians pay in Virginia
In Virginia, the median pay for ophthalmic medical technicians is $19.68 an hour ($40,920 a year). About 1,540 people work in this job there.
That is 10% lower than the U.S. median ($45,570). Virginia ranks 34th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for ophthalmic medical technicians in Virginia
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.39 | $36,170 |
| 25% of workers | $17.94 | $37,310 |
| Half of workers (median) | $19.68 | $40,920 |
| 75% of workers | $22.37 | $46,530 |
| 90% of workers | $25.13 | $52,280 |
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians pay in Virginia metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Charlottesville | $44,560 | 0 |
| Staunton-Stuarts Draft | $42,790 | 50 |
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk | $42,510 | 310 |
| Roanoke | $40,560 | 150 |
| Winchester | $40,100 | 50 |
| Richmond | $39,120 | 350 |
| Lynchburg | $37,460 | 60 |
| Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford | $36,820 | 30 |
Virginia unemployment rate: 3.6% (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 Virginia
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Medical Assistants | $44,740 |
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | $80,670 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $47,340 |
| Respiratory Therapists | $82,910 |
| Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians | $76,880 |
| Healthcare Support Workers, All Other | $46,060 |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | $95,660 |
| Surgical Technologists | $67,580 |
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