Ophthalmic Medical Technician salary in West Virginia
What ophthalmic medical technicians earn in West Virginia and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$36,730$17.66 per hour
vs U.S.−19%U.S. median $45,570
Middle half earn$30,140 – $43,150Top 10%: $46,180+
Jobs2600.81× the U.S. concentration
Ophthalmic Medical Technician pay in West 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 |
| Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH | $37,400 | $17.98 | 60 |
| Northern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $36,460 | $17.53 | 60 |
| Winchester, VA-WV | $40,100 | $19.28 | 50 |
| Southern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $36,480 | $17.54 | 50 |
Hospitals and jobs in West Virginia
Ophthalmic Medical Technician pay in similar states
Nevada · $37,660 Arkansas · $37,340 Alabama · $36,680 Mississippi · $36,220 Utah · $35,950 Wyoming · $35,740
Other healthcare salaries in West Virginia
Registered Nurses · $80,130 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $28,010 Nursing Assistants · $36,720 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $55,360 Medical Assistants · $37,180 Pharmacy Technicians · $38,210 Nurse Practitioners · $127,320 Pharmacists · $133,430 Physicians, All Other · $258,020 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $74,150 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $61,810 Phlebotomists · $39,250
Questions
How much does an ophthalmic medical technician make in West Virginia?
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians in West Virginia earned a median of $36,730 a year ($17.66 an hour) in May 2025, 19% less than the national median of $45,570. The middle half earned $30,140 to $43,150.
Where in West Virginia do ophthalmic medical technicians earn the most?
Among areas in West 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.