Ophthalmic Medical Technologist Salary in Arizona: $72,000 Average

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Average base salary, Arizona

$72,000 / year

≈ $6,000 per month · $34.62 per hour

LocationOr metro area

BLS May 2025 state data for Arizona · median $58,500

25th percentile
$47,500Average
$72,00075th percentile
$78,500

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 (occupation group), with detailed role definition from O*NET, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.

Ophthalmic Medical Technologist salary by state

Alabama$47,000

Alaska$62,500

Arizona$72,000

Arkansas$51,500

California$73,000

Colorado$65,500

Connecticut$61,500

Delaware$77,500

District of Columbia$67,500

Florida$53,000

Georgia$60,000

Hawaii$66,000

Idaho$58,500

Illinois$59,500

Indiana$57,000

Iowa$54,500

Kansas$66,500

Kentucky$59,500

Louisiana$48,500

Maine$63,500

Maryland$57,000

Massachusetts$66,500

Michigan$56,500

Minnesota$66,000

Mississippi$43,500

Missouri$50,500

Montana$59,500

Nebraska$54,000

Nevada$57,500

New Hampshire$63,000

New Jersey$66,500

New Mexico$50,500

New York$68,500

North Carolina$54,500

North Dakota$58,500

Ohio$55,000

Oklahoma$51,000

Oregon$68,500

Pennsylvania$54,500

Rhode Island$70,000

South Carolina$48,500

South Dakota$60,000

Tennessee$62,000

Texas$58,000

Utah$55,500

Vermont$64,000

Virginia$55,000

Washington$74,500

West Virginia$55,000

Wisconsin$61,000

Wyoming$81,500

About this role

Ophthalmic Medical Technologist is a professional role within the function in the Healthcare Practitioners and Technical job family.

Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.

What Ophthalmic Medical Technologists do

Typical education: Associate's Degree

Conduct tonometry or tonography tests to measure intraocular pressure.
Take and document patients' medical histories.
Take anatomical or functional ocular measurements, such as axial length measurements, of the eye or surrounding tissue.
Measure visual acuity, including near, distance, pinhole, or dynamic visual acuity, using appropriate tests.
Administer topical ophthalmic or oral medications.

Top skills: Speaking Active Listening Social Perceptiveness Service Orientation Critical Thinking Writing

Includes information from O*NET OnLine by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (CC BY 4.0).

Ophthalmic Medical Technologist pay by experience level

Entry level$39,500

Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)

Early career$45,500

A few years in (about the 25th percentile)

Experienced$52,000

Mid-career median pay

Senior$66,500

Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)

Top earners$88,500

Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)

Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.

Job outlook

+5.2%

projected change in jobs, 2024–2034

13,600

projected openings per year

Growing about as fast as average

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.

Ophthalmic Medical Technologist salary by industry

Ambulatory Health Care Services

96,720 workers

$57,000

Hospitals

66,120 workers

$64,000

General Medical and Surgical Hospitals

62,520 workers

$64,000

Hospitals, Privately Owned

58,180 workers

$63,500

Outpatient Care Centers

50,750 workers

$54,000

Offices of Physicians

28,880 workers

$56,500

Offices of Other Health Practitioners

6,930 workers

$79,000

Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS

5,190 workers

$79,500

Hospitals, Local Government Owned

5,060 workers

$59,500

Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation)

4,260 workers

$82,000

National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.

How this role compares

Ophthalmic Medical Technologist pays 62% below the average across 91 roles in the Healthcare Practitioners and Technical job family (family average $162,000).

Similar-paying roles in Healthcare Practitioners and Technical

Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$61,000

Medical Records Specialist$59,000

Exercise Physiologist$63,000

Paramedic$65,500

Opticians, Dispensing$53,500

Hearing Aid Specialist$68,500

Athletic Trainer$69,000

Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$69,500

Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$70,000

Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$51,000

Careers related to Ophthalmic Medical Technologist

Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians$79,500

Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$86,500

Diagnostic Medical Sonographer$100,500

Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist$99,500

Radiation Therapist$119,000

Ophthalmic Medical Technician$48,500

Related occupations from O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Ophthalmic Medical Technologist make?

The average base salary for a Ophthalmic Medical Technologist in the United States is $61,000 per year, or about $29.33 per hour.

What is the typical salary range?

Pay typically falls between $45,500 and $66,500 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.

How does this compare with other Healthcare Practitioners and Technical roles?

The Healthcare Practitioners and Technical job family averages $162,000 across 91 roles tracked by WePayFairly.

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