Ophthalmic Medical Technician salary in Ohio
What ophthalmic medical technicians earn in Ohio and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$40,350$19.40 per hour
vs U.S.−11%U.S. median $45,570
Middle half earn$36,900 – $48,130Top 10%: $53,420+
Jobs2,5100.99× the U.S. concentration
Ophthalmic Medical Technician pay in Ohio cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $41,410 | $19.91 | 750 |
| Cleveland, OH | $41,620 | $20.01 | 640 |
| Columbus, OH | $40,980 | $19.70 | 300 |
| Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH | $38,540 | $18.53 | 120 |
| Toledo, OH | $39,840 | $19.15 | 120 |
| Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area | $38,530 | $18.52 | 120 |
| West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area | $37,240 | $17.90 | 110 |
| North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) | $44,440 | $21.36 | 110 |
| Akron, OH | $39,540 | $19.01 | 100 |
| Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH | $37,400 | $17.98 | 60 |
| Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area | $38,530 | $18.52 | 60 |
| Canton-Massillon, OH | $37,510 | $18.04 | – |
Hospitals and jobs in Ohio
Ophthalmic Medical Technician pay in similar states
Virginia · $40,920 South Carolina · $40,400 Missouri · $40,290 Georgia · $39,150 Kentucky · $38,990 Tennessee · $38,890
Other healthcare salaries in Ohio
Registered Nurses · $82,510 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $34,460 Nursing Assistants · $39,010 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $61,950 Medical Assistants · $42,810 Physicians, All Other · $297,440 Pharmacy Technicians · $40,650 Nurse Practitioners · $124,870 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $63,800 Pharmacists · $137,020 Dental Assistants · $47,970 Physical Therapists · $103,050
Questions
How much does an ophthalmic medical technician make in Ohio?
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians in Ohio earned a median of $40,350 a year ($19.40 an hour) in May 2025, 11% less than the national median of $45,570. The middle half earned $36,900 to $48,130.
Where in Ohio do ophthalmic medical technicians earn the most?
Among areas in Ohio, pay was highest in Cleveland, OH at $41,620.
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.