Ophthalmic Medical Technician salary in Louisiana
What ophthalmic medical technicians earn in Louisiana and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$38,750$18.63 per hour
vs U.S.−15%U.S. median $45,570
Middle half earn$36,620 – $46,730Top 10%: $51,630+
Jobs8901.01× the U.S. concentration
Ophthalmic Medical Technician pay in Louisiana cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $45,030 | $21.65 | 170 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $38,750 | $18.63 | 140 |
| Shreveport-Bossier City, LA | $39,220 | $18.86 | 120 |
| Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA | $39,870 | $19.17 | 70 |
| Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA | $37,190 | $17.88 | 60 |
Hospitals and jobs in Louisiana
Ophthalmic Medical Technician pay in similar states
Georgia · $39,150 Kentucky · $38,990 Tennessee · $38,890 New Mexico · $38,610 Idaho · $38,280 Oklahoma · $37,920
Other healthcare salaries in Louisiana
Registered Nurses · $80,230 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $22,520 Nursing Assistants · $30,510 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $57,470 Medical Assistants · $36,320 Pharmacy Technicians · $44,410 Pharmacists · $132,410 Nurse Practitioners · $125,600 Physicians, All Other · $350,920 Dental Assistants · $44,090 Healthcare Support Workers, All Other · $34,040 Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other · $63,240
Questions
How much does an ophthalmic medical technician make in Louisiana?
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians in Louisiana earned a median of $38,750 a year ($18.63 an hour) in May 2025, 15% less than the national median of $45,570. The middle half earned $36,620 to $46,730.
Where in Louisiana do ophthalmic medical technicians earn the most?
Among areas in Louisiana, pay was highest in New Orleans-Metairie, LA at $45,030.
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.