Ophthalmic Medical Technician salary in New Jersey
What ophthalmic medical technicians earn in New Jersey and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$49,050$23.58 per hour
vs U.S.+8%U.S. median $45,570
Middle half earn$43,770 – $57,800Top 10%: $58,250+
Jobs4,1502.12× the U.S. concentration
Ophthalmic Medical Technician pay in New Jersey cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $55,100 | $26.49 | 5,670 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $46,990 | $22.59 | 1,050 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ | $46,280 | $22.25 | 260 |
| Trenton-Princeton, NJ | $45,560 | $21.90 | 170 |
| Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ | $46,470 | $22.34 | 60 |
| Vineland, NJ | $37,290 | $17.93 | 60 |
Hospitals and jobs in New Jersey
Ophthalmic Medical Technician pay in similar states
Alaska · $49,970 Massachusetts · $49,750 New Hampshire · $49,110 Washington · $48,840 New York · $48,440 Connecticut · $48,270
Other healthcare salaries in New Jersey
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $37,090 Registered Nurses · $106,500 Nursing Assistants · $46,830 Medical Assistants · $47,210 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $75,160 Pharmacy Technicians · $39,610 Dental Assistants · $49,390 Nurse Practitioners · $159,310 Physical Therapists · $112,140 Physicians, All Other · $285,010 Pharmacists · $137,620 Dental Hygienists · $107,040
Questions
How much does an ophthalmic medical technician make in New Jersey?
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians in New Jersey earned a median of $49,050 a year ($23.58 an hour) in May 2025, 8% more than the national median of $45,570. The middle half earned $43,770 to $57,800.
Where in New Jersey do ophthalmic medical technicians earn the most?
Among areas in New Jersey, pay was highest in New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ at $55,100.
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.