The average annual wage of the occupations is $44,290 and $21 per hour. 3 vocational programs could be taken for the Ophthalmic Medical Technicians career. Based on BLS data, a total of 73,390 employees were employed in the Occupation.
The following 3 vocational programs are required or helpful to prepare Ophthalmic Medical Technicians.
The tuition, program length, and completion time program information is average amounts over all schools that offer each program. This information is only for vocational programs (i.e. certificate programs) and not for bachelor's or graduate degrees.
| Program Name | Number of Schools | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Program Lengths | Avg. Completion Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optometric Technician/Assistant | 18 | - | - | - | - |
| Ophthalmic Technician/Technologist | 17 | $16,506 | - | - | - |
| Orthoptics/Orthoptist | 1 | - | - | - | - |
The following 18 occupations are related to Ophthalmic Medical Technicians.
| Occupation | Total Employees | Annual Wages | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| - | - | - | |
| Optometrists | 41,390 | $143,000 | $69 |
| Physician Assistants | 146K | $130,490 | $63 |
| Respiratory Therapists | 130K | $80,340 | $39 |
| Cardiologists | 15,190 | $423,250 | $203 |
| Dermatologists | 12,040 | $342,860 | $165 |
| Emergency Medicine Physicians | 35,100 | $306,640 | $147 |
| Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric | 11,530 | $312,120 | $150 |
| Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric | 14,820 | $378,250 | $182 |
| Pediatric Surgeons | 1,180 | $449,320 | $216 |
| Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians | 55,660 | $70,270 | $34 |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | 82,780 | $89,020 | $43 |
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | 221K | $75,250 | $36 |
| Surgical Technologists | 110K | $62,250 | $30 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | 171K | $54,220 | $26 |
| Surgical Assistants | 18,780 | $65,190 | $31 |
| Medical Assistants | 763K | $43,350 | $21 |
| Healthcare Support Workers, All Other | 102K | $47,010 | $23 |
The following 35 schools offer the vocational programs and certificate courses for preparing Ophthalmic Medical Technicians. The list includes some 4-year colleges that have certificate or associate programs for the career.