Ophthalmic Medical Technicians
Assist in administering eye exams, medications, and patient care.
Quick Facts
Wages: |
Above the statewide median $28.83 / hour Read more about wages |
Outlook: |
Above statewide average
Growth rate: 14.3% Read more about outlook |
Education: |
High School or less is typically required. |
On the Job: |
Typical Work Tasks
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Job Title Examples: |
Certified Ophthalmic Medical Technician Certified Retinal Angiographer Ophthalmic Photographer See more job title examples |
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Wages & Outlook
Typical Wages
Wages listed below are for a variety of experience and education levels. Make sure that you research the typical entry-level education and work experience and training requirements for this occupation.
This career pays above the statewide median wage.
Wages for Ophthalmic Medical Technicians *
U S |
$17.53 | $19.4 | $24.01 |
---|---|---|---|
Minnesota |
$22.05 | $28.83 | $36.05 |
Central Minnesota |
$23.26 | $27.34 | $35 |
Northeast Minnesota |
$20.88 | $24.05 | $32.71 |
Northwest Minnesota |
$19.45 | $23.59 | $28.37 |
Southeast Minnesota |
$25.33 | $33.18 | $36.52 |
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN |
$20.54 | $30.24 | $37.7 |
* "Low" indicates 25% of workers earn less and 75% earn more.
"Median" indicates 50% of workers earn less and 50% earn more.
"High" indicates 75% of workers earn less and 25% earn more.
Employment
In Minnesota, there are 1070 workers employed in this small career.
Where do Ophthalmic Medical Technicians most often work?
- Ambulatory Health Care Services
- Hospitals
- Health and Personal Care Stores
- General Merchandise Stores
Current Demand
This career is currently in moderate demand.
Future Demand
This career is seeing high growth compared to other careers.
There will be a need for about 809 new Ophthalmic Medical Technicians to meet market demand between 2020-2030. This includes the demand due to replacement (workers leaving the occupation or retiring) as well as growth.