Ophthalmic Medical Technician
Salary surveys & compensation benchmarks
2 compensation survey reports publish salary benchmarks for Ophthalmic Medical Technician. Compare what each vendor covers and pick the right one for your organization.
Provides technical ophthalmic services to patients as ordered by physicians. Takes history, tests vision, performs specialized ophthalmic testing, dispenses contact lenses, assists physicians and provides patient education. Typically is a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA).
Reports covering Ophthalmic Medical Technician
Ophthalmic Medical Technician salary survey FAQ
- Which compensation surveys cover Ophthalmic Medical Technician pay?
- 2 surveys publish Ophthalmic Medical Technician benchmarks, including data from Mercer. The full list is on this page; click into any one for scope, methodology, and pricing.
- How does Ophthalmic Medical Technician pay vary by industry and geography?
- Compensation for Ophthalmic Medical Technician varies by industry, region, company size, and revenue. Most surveys above publish cuts on those dimensions. Industry-specific surveys (healthcare, tech, financial services, etc.) typically report meaningfully different ranges than cross-industry surveys for the same role.
- What is the typical salary range for Ophthalmic Medical Technician?
- CompShop is a directory of compensation-survey publishers, not a salary aggregator. Actual Ophthalmic Medical Technician ranges live in the surveys listed on this page. Most publishers report 25th, 50th, 75th, and 90th percentile salary data plus total cash compensation.
- How often should I refresh Ophthalmic Medical Technician pay benchmarks?
- Annually is the standard cadence for primary roles. Survey data older than two years is generally too stale for setting current pay ranges, especially in hot segments. Most publishers above release annual editions; a few offer semi-annual updates for fast-moving markets.
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