Ophthalmic Medical Technician salary in Colorado
What ophthalmic medical technicians earn in Colorado and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$46,260$22.24 per hour
vs U.S.+2%U.S. median $45,570
Middle half earn$43,410 – $54,720Top 10%: $65,790+
Jobs1,4701.12× the U.S. concentration
Ophthalmic Medical Technician pay in Colorado cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $49,870 | $23.98 | 620 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $43,760 | $21.04 | 270 |
| Fort Collins-Loveland, CO | $44,570 | $21.43 | 170 |
| Boulder, CO | $49,340 | $23.72 | 110 |
| Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area | $45,740 | $21.99 | 80 |
| Greeley, CO | $44,390 | $21.34 | 50 |
| Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area | $46,650 | $22.43 | 50 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $49,620 | $23.86 | 40 |
| Pueblo, CO | $43,150 | $20.75 | 40 |
| Eastern and Southern Colorado nonmetropolitan area | $44,370 | $21.33 | 30 |
Hospitals and jobs in Colorado
Ophthalmic Medical Technician pay in similar states
Illinois · $47,100 Arizona · $47,040 Florida · $46,830 Michigan · $46,750 Rhode Island · $46,500 North Dakota · $46,190
Other healthcare salaries in Colorado
Registered Nurses · $100,260 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $38,540 Nursing Assistants · $47,380 Medical Assistants · $48,400 Dental Assistants · $48,340 Pharmacy Technicians · $49,970 Physical Therapists · $102,030 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $70,050 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $73,880 Pharmacists · $156,030 Speech-Language Pathologists · $110,750 Dental Hygienists · $109,580
Questions
How much does an ophthalmic medical technician make in Colorado?
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians in Colorado earned a median of $46,260 a year ($22.24 an hour) in May 2025, 2% more than the national median of $45,570. The middle half earned $43,410 to $54,720.
Where in Colorado do ophthalmic medical technicians earn the most?
Among areas in Colorado, pay was highest in Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO at $49,870.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.