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SOC 29-2057·Healthcare Practitioners & Technical
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians
Median wage
$48,184
10-yr outlook
+27.0%by 2032
Openings / year
629
Workers in NY
6,260
How pay grows with experience
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians — typical pay by experience
Annual wages statewide: starting out, typical (median), and experienced.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Starting out (entry) | $39,132 |
| Median (typical) | $48,184 |
| Experienced | $55,657 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
Where it pays most across New York
Median pay for this occupation by region. Select a region for its full profile.
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians — median pay by region
Regional median annual wage, highest first.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Long Island | $51,845 |
| Capital Region | $50,045 |
| Hudson Valley | $48,660 |
| New York City | $48,184 |
| Mohawk Valley | $46,019 |
| Western New York | $45,875 |
| Southern Tier | $45,722 |
| Finger Lakes | $43,604 |
| North Country | $42,933 |
| Central New York | $40,208 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
A realistic next step
Higher-paying roles in the same field
These occupations are in the same broad field (Healthcare Practitioners & Technical) and pay more than a Ophthalmic Medical Technicians. It's a transparent “same field, higher pay” guide — not a skills-match score.
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