Ophthalmic Medical Technician salary in Texas
What ophthalmic medical technicians earn in Texas and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$43,640$20.98 per hour
vs U.S.−4%U.S. median $45,570
Middle half earn$37,040 – $49,950Top 10%: $58,130+
Jobs6,5401.02× the U.S. concentration
Ophthalmic Medical Technician pay in Texas cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $49,950 | $24.01 | 2,310 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $46,450 | $22.33 | 1,100 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX | $38,240 | $18.38 | 1,040 |
| Amarillo, TX | $36,810 | $17.70 | 190 |
| McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX | $35,180 | $16.91 | 100 |
| North Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $36,520 | $17.56 | 100 |
| Lubbock, TX | $35,250 | $16.95 | 90 |
| College Station-Bryan, TX | $40,260 | $19.36 | 80 |
| El Paso, TX | $35,410 | $17.02 | 80 |
| Victoria, TX | $36,980 | $17.78 | 60 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | $36,330 | $17.47 | 60 |
| Hill Country Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $36,520 | $17.56 | 60 |
| Longview, TX | $36,280 | $17.44 | 50 |
| Midland, TX | $38,070 | $18.30 | 50 |
| San Angelo, TX | $37,170 | $17.87 | 50 |
| Waco, TX | $36,830 | $17.71 | 50 |
| Abilene, TX | $36,790 | $17.69 | 40 |
| Texarkana, TX-AR | $32,110 | $15.44 | 30 |
Hospitals and jobs in Texas
Ophthalmic Medical Technician pay in similar states
Pennsylvania · $45,050 Delaware · $44,540 Iowa · $44,030 Kansas · $43,700 Indiana · $43,490 South Dakota · $42,430
Other healthcare salaries in Texas
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $24,230 Registered Nurses · $95,970 Nursing Assistants · $37,500 Medical Assistants · $39,520 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $62,240 Pharmacy Technicians · $45,900 Dental Assistants · $45,430 Physicians, All Other · $269,800 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $59,290 Nurse Practitioners · $131,670 Pharmacists · $138,260 Physical Therapists · $105,810
Questions
How much does an ophthalmic medical technician make in Texas?
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians in Texas earned a median of $43,640 a year ($20.98 an hour) in May 2025, 4% less than the national median of $45,570. The middle half earned $37,040 to $49,950.
Where in Texas do ophthalmic medical technicians earn the most?
Among areas in Texas, pay was highest in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX at $49,950.
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.