Ophthalmic Medical Technician salary in Virginia
What ophthalmic medical technicians earn in Virginia and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$40,920$19.68 per hour
vs U.S.−10%U.S. median $45,570
Middle half earn$37,310 – $46,530Top 10%: $52,280+
Jobs1,5400.82× the U.S. concentration
Ophthalmic Medical Technician pay in Virginia cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $48,050 | $23.10 | 920 |
| Richmond, VA | $39,120 | $18.81 | 350 |
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $42,510 | $20.44 | 310 |
| Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA | $36,140 | $17.38 | 170 |
| Roanoke, VA | $40,560 | $19.50 | 150 |
| Lynchburg, VA | $37,460 | $18.01 | 60 |
| Staunton-Stuarts Draft, VA | $42,790 | $20.57 | 50 |
| Winchester, VA-WV | $40,100 | $19.28 | 50 |
| Southside Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $39,060 | $18.78 | 50 |
| Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA | $36,820 | $17.70 | 30 |
| Charlottesville, VA | $44,560 | $21.42 | – |
Hospitals and jobs in Virginia
Ophthalmic Medical Technician pay in similar states
South Dakota · $42,430 South Carolina · $40,400 Ohio · $40,350 Missouri · $40,290 Georgia · $39,150 Kentucky · $38,990
Other healthcare salaries in Virginia
Registered Nurses · $93,600 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $30,300 Nursing Assistants · $43,200 Medical Assistants · $44,740 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $64,920 Dental Assistants · $46,670 Pharmacy Technicians · $44,610 Physicians, All Other · $278,530 Pharmacists · $144,060 Physical Therapists · $101,450 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $61,050 Nurse Practitioners · $127,810
Questions
How much does an ophthalmic medical technician make in Virginia?
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians in Virginia earned a median of $40,920 a year ($19.68 an hour) in May 2025, 10% less than the national median of $45,570. The middle half earned $37,310 to $46,530.
Where in Virginia do ophthalmic medical technicians earn the most?
Among areas in Virginia, pay was highest in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV at $48,050.
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.