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Ophthalmic Medical Technicians

Median Salary
41,780
Job Outlook
N/A

Overview

What are the responsibilities of this role?

Assist ophthalmologists by performing ophthalmic clinical functions. May administer eye exams, administer eye medications, and instruct the patient in care and use of corrective lenses.

Compensation

What is the typical salary range?

$32,900

10%

$41,780

Median

$60,810

90%

How does location impact how much salary?

Education

What level of education do professionals in this role have?

Education Level

  • High school

    59%

  • Post-secondary certificate

    27%

  • Associate's degree

    9%

  • Some college

    4%

Which college majors best prepare you for this role?

  • Optometric Technician/Assistant
  • Ophthalmic Technician/Technologist

Skills and Interest

Which skill sets are the most valuable to possess?

Skills

  • Verbal Skills

    Mid

  • Leadership

    Low

  • Math and Science Skills

    Mid

  • Technology Design and Control

    Low

  • Equipment Operation and Maintenance

    Mid

  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

    Low

What knowledge should you bring to the table?

  • Customer and Personal Service
  • Medicine and Dentistry
  • English Language
  • Education and Training
  • Psychology

What challenges will you likely face in the workplace?

Workplace

  • Repetitiveness

    High

  • Decision Making

    High

  • Responsibility

    Mid

  • Physical Activity

    Mid

  • Exposure to Job Hazards

    Low

  • Time Pressure

    Low

  • Level Of Competition

    Low

What personality traits help people thrive in this role?

Realistic

You love hands-on work and solving practical problems — like fixing things and building stuff.

Conventional

You like structure, staying organized, and working with systems to get things done efficiently.

Investigative

You love figuring out how things work and researching subjects that interest you.

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Data supplied by Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Center of Education Statistics, Defense Manpower Data Center (View our update schedule). Contact any business, college or military service branch to answer additional questions.