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Occupation ยท SOC 29-2057

Ophthalmic Medical Technicians: can it be done remotely?

Usually notTeleworkable share: 0%

According to the Dingel and Neiman (2020) classification, the work of ophthalmic medical technicians typically cannot be done from home. The score reflects the tasks involved, not whether a particular employer allows remote work.

Nationally, about 76,520 people work in this occupation, with a median annual wage of $44,080 ($21.19 an hour).

US employment

76,520

Median annual wage

$44,080

Mean annual wage

$45,360

Median hourly wage

$21.19

Education and training

Typical education

Postsecondary nondegree award

Related work experience

None

On-the-job training

None

Job zone

3

Medium preparation

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OccupationMedian wageWage gainJob zoneTypical education
Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$46,050$1,970 (+4.5%)2High school diploma or equivalent

States with the most jobs

  1. 1. Florida7,160
  2. 2. Texas6,980
  3. 3. New York6,260
  4. 4. California4,090
  5. 5. Massachusetts3,430
  6. 6. Pennsylvania3,230
  7. 7. Ohio3,040
  8. 8. Tennessee2,300
  9. 9. Virginia2,250
  10. 10. Illinois2,210

States that pay the most

  1. 1. Minnesota$60,810
  2. 2. Wisconsin$50,660
  3. 3. Vermont$49,080
  4. 4. Washington$48,960
  5. 5. Oregon$48,730
  6. 6. Connecticut$48,520
  7. 7. California$47,940
  8. 8. Maryland$47,490
  9. 9. New Jersey$47,460
  10. 10. Massachusetts$47,450

Median annual wage. Based on 52 states and territories with published figures.

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