Ophthalmic Medical Technician salary in Washington
What ophthalmic medical technicians earn in Washington and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$48,840$23.48 per hour
vs U.S.+7%U.S. median $45,570
Middle half earn$44,040 – $63,950Top 10%: $79,300+
Jobs1,2500.77× the U.S. concentration
Ophthalmic Medical Technician pay in Washington cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $53,990 | $25.96 | 530 |
| Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA | $46,050 | $22.14 | 110 |
| Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA | $55,710 | $26.78 | 80 |
| Kennewick-Richland, WA | $46,490 | $22.35 | 60 |
| Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area | $43,900 | $21.11 | 60 |
| Bellingham, WA | $44,950 | $21.61 | 50 |
| Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA | $49,780 | $23.93 | 50 |
| Western Washington nonmetropolitan area | $44,200 | $21.25 | 40 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $62,390 | $29.99 | – |
Hospitals and jobs in Washington
Ophthalmic Medical Technician pay in similar states
Massachusetts · $49,750 New Hampshire · $49,110 New Jersey · $49,050 New York · $48,440 Connecticut · $48,270 Maine · $48,120
Other healthcare salaries in Washington
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $47,730 Registered Nurses · $124,200 Nursing Assistants · $49,180 Medical Assistants · $59,290 Dental Assistants · $58,090 Pharmacy Technicians · $58,900 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $72,760 Pharmacists · $160,610 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $83,150 Nurse Practitioners · $156,100 Dental Hygienists · $131,160 Physicians, All Other · $307,170
Questions
How much does an ophthalmic medical technician make in Washington?
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians in Washington earned a median of $48,840 a year ($23.48 an hour) in May 2025, 7% more than the national median of $45,570. The middle half earned $44,040 to $63,950.
Where in Washington do ophthalmic medical technicians earn the most?
Among areas in Washington, pay was highest in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA at $62,390.
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.