Ophthalmic Medical Technician salary in North Carolina
What ophthalmic medical technicians earn in North Carolina and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$45,150$21.71 per hour
vs U.S.−1%U.S. median $45,570
Middle half earn$38,010 – $49,250Top 10%: $61,970+
Jobs1,6300.72× the U.S. concentration
Ophthalmic Medical Technician pay in North Carolina cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $47,540 | $22.86 | 440 |
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $42,510 | $20.44 | 310 |
| Raleigh-Cary, NC | $42,860 | $20.61 | 300 |
| Wilmington, NC | $45,530 | $21.89 | 160 |
| Durham-Chapel Hill, NC | $65,000 | $31.25 | 130 |
| Western North Carolina nonmetropolitan area | $40,180 | $19.32 | 100 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $46,280 | $22.25 | 80 |
| Greensboro-High Point, NC | $45,120 | $21.69 | 70 |
| Fayetteville, NC | $37,210 | $17.89 | 60 |
| Jacksonville, NC | $36,730 | $17.66 | 40 |
| Eastern North Carolina nonmetropolitan area | $36,980 | $17.78 | 40 |
| Central North Carolina nonmetropolitan area | $37,660 | $18.11 | 40 |
Hospitals and jobs in North Carolina
Ophthalmic Medical Technician pay in similar states
Colorado · $46,260 North Dakota · $46,190 Nebraska · $45,210 Pennsylvania · $45,050 Delaware · $44,540 Iowa · $44,030
Other healthcare salaries in North Carolina
Registered Nurses · $84,350 Nursing Assistants · $38,460 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $31,240 Medical Assistants · $45,140 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $63,270 Pharmacy Technicians · $44,530 Physicians, All Other · $260,330 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $60,650 Dental Assistants · $50,380 Pharmacists · $138,860 Nurse Practitioners · $128,990 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $74,450
Questions
How much does an ophthalmic medical technician make in North Carolina?
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians in North Carolina earned a median of $45,150 a year ($21.71 an hour) in May 2025, about the same as the national median of $45,570. The middle half earned $38,010 to $49,250.
Where in North Carolina do ophthalmic medical technicians earn the most?
Among areas in North Carolina, pay was highest in Durham-Chapel Hill, NC at $65,000.
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.