Wages vary by employer and area of the country. The technicians' level of education, experience, and responsibility also affect wages.
Ophthalmic medical technicians (SOC 29-2057)
| Location |
Pay Period | |
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| 25% |
Median |
75% |
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| Illinois | Hourly | $17.59 | $20.09 | $23.55 |
| Yearly | $36,585 | $41,801 | $48,977 | |
| Cook County | Hourly | $18.00 | $22.32 | $23.87 |
| Yearly | $37,443 | $46,416 | $49,663 | |
| Dekalb-Elgin-Aurora Area | Hourly | $18.01 | $21.67 | $24.37 |
| Yearly | $37,449 | $45,084 | $50,684 | |
| Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area | Hourly | $16.61 | $18.95 | $22.32 |
| Yearly | $34,559 | $39,419 | $46,410 | |
| Mt. Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area | Hourly | $14.97 | $15.48 | $18.01 |
| Yearly | $31,143 | $32,201 | $37,458 | |
| Northwest Illinois Area | Hourly | $15.29 | $17.63 | $24.83 |
| Yearly | $31,795 | $36,678 | $51,652 | |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area | Hourly | $15.74 | $19.22 | $22.44 |
| Yearly | $32,754 | $39,988 | $46,682 | |
| Rock Island-Moline Area | Hourly | $16.12 | $18.88 | $21.42 |
| Yearly | $33,531 | $39,275 | $44,550 | |
| Springfield Area | Hourly | $18.64 | $24.31 | $24.31 |
| Yearly | $38,777 | $50,568 | $50,568 | |
| United States | Hourly | $16.88 | $18.68 | $23.12 |
| Yearly | $35,100 | $38,860 | $48,080 | |