Careers · Ophthalmic Medical Technicians · Virginia
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians in Virginia
Ophthalmic medical technicians assist ophthalmologists in eye care settings by performing clinical functions. They administer eye exams, apply eye medications, and teach patients how to use and care for corrective lenses In Virginia the median pay is $40,920 a year, 10% below the national median of $45,570.
$40,920median pay in Virginia, per year
$37,310–$46,530middle half earn
1,540employed in Virginia
$45,570U.S. median, for comparison
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What it takes
Preparation: Medium preparation (vocational training, an associate degree, or related experience). Most hold a high school diploma.
Skills that matter most
Active ListeningSpeakingReading ComprehensionWritingSocial PerceptivenessService OrientationCritical ThinkingActive Learning
Knowledge areas
Customer and Personal ServiceMedicine and DentistryEnglish LanguageMathematics (knowledge)AdministrativeEducation and Training
Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Ophthalmic Medical Technicians.
Licenses and training in Virginia
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians pay in other states
Minnesota · $63,080Hawaii · $58,240Wisconsin · $56,420California · $54,490District of Columbia · $50,790Vermont · $50,090Maryland · $50,070Oregon · $50,020Alaska · $49,970Massachusetts · $49,750
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Four short assessments and your background, scored against ophthalmic medical technicians and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
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O*NET-SOC 29-2057.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Virginia, annual.