Ophthalmic Medical Technicians Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$44,080
↑ 28.7% since 2012
Median Salary Over Time
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 28.7% since 2012 ($34,240 → $44,080)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $44,080
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 2.7% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately -10%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $44,080 | +5.5% |
| 2023 | $41,780 | +7.5% |
| 2022 | $38,860 | +4.5% |
| 2021 | $37,180 | -2.0% |
| 2020 | $37,940 | +2.7% |
| 2019 | $36,940 | +1.1% |
| 2018 | $36,530 | +1.7% |
| 2017 | $35,910 | +1.1% |
| 2016 | $35,530 | +0.5% |
| 2015 | $35,350 | +0.3% |
| 2014 | $35,230 | +0.8% |
| 2013 | $34,940 | +2.0% |
| 2012 | $34,240 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.