Hourly Wage for Ophthalmic Technician/Scribe Salary in the United States

How much does an Ophthalmic Technician/Scribe make hourly?

As of October 01, 2026, the average hourly rate for an Ophthalmic Technician/Scribe in the United States is $32, which translates to an annual salary of about $67,500.

However, the hourly wage can vary significantly based on several factors. Here’s a detailed look at the typical pay range per hour:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $36 per hour
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $29 to $34 per hour
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $25 per hour

10% $25

50% (Median) $32

90% $36

Ophthalmic Technician/Scribe Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$71,600	$5,967	$1,377	$34
Average	$67,500	$5,625	$1,298	$32
25th Percentile	$59,600	$4,967	$1,146	$29

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Key Factors That Influence Ophthalmic Technician/Scribe Salaries

An Ophthalmic Technician/Scribe's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Ophthalmic Technician/Scribe Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Ophthalmic Technician/Scribe's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $64,906
Early Career (1-2 years): $65,142
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $67,806
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $69,519
Expert (over 8 years): $69,642

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Ophthalmic Technician/Scribe	$64,906
Intermediate Level Ophthalmic Technician/Scribe	$65,142
Senior Level Ophthalmic Technician/Scribe	$67,806
Specialist Level Ophthalmic Technician/Scribe	$69,519
Expert Level Ophthalmic Technician/Scribe	$69,642

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How Do Ophthalmic Technician/Scribe Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Ophthalmic Technician/Scribes. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $74,700.
California: $74,500.
Massachusetts: $73,500.

District of Columbia $74,700 California $74,500 Massachusetts $73,500 Washington $73,200 New Jersey $73,200 Alaska $73,100 Connecticut $72,100 New York $71,800

Hawaii $70,600 Rhode Island $70,000 Maryland $69,600 Minnesota $69,100 Colorado $68,900 Illinois $68,800 Oregon $68,600 Delaware $68,400

New Hampshire $68,200 Virginia $68,000 Pennsylvania $67,200 Nevada $66,800 North Dakota $66,700 Michigan $66,500 Wisconsin $66,400 Vermont $66,300

Texas $65,900 Arizona $65,800 Maine $65,800 Ohio $65,700 Georgia $65,100 Indiana $64,800 Wyoming $64,700 Utah $64,700

Iowa $64,600 Kansas $64,300 Louisiana $64,200 North Carolina $64,200 Missouri $64,100 Florida $63,900 Montana $63,700 Nebraska $63,600

Kentucky $63,500 South Carolina $63,300 Tennessee $63,100 Idaho $63,000 New Mexico $62,500 Oklahoma $62,400 Alabama $62,000 South Dakota $61,400

Arkansas $61,000 West Virginia $60,800 Mississippi $60,200

Top Paying Cities for Ophthalmic Technician/Scribes

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

San Jose: $85,100
San Francisco: $84,200
Oakland: $82,400

San Jose, CA $85,100

San Francisco, CA $84,200

Oakland, CA $82,400

New York, NY $77,700

Paramus, NJ $76,800

Queens Village, NY $76,800

Passaic, NJ $76,700

Bergenfield, NJ $76,700

Stamford, CT $76,600

Huntington, NY $76,500

Newark, NJ $76,000

Bridgeport, CT $75,900

Vallejo, CA $75,800

New Brunswick, NJ $75,700

Petaluma, CA $75,700

Middlesex, NJ $75,600

Somerset, NJ $75,500

Santa Cruz, CA $75,400

Boston, MA $75,000

Monterey, CA $74,800

Seattle, WA $74,600

Santa Rosa, CA $74,600

Los Angeles, CA $74,600

Juneau, AK $74,400

Washington, DC $74,300

Orange, CA $74,100

Santa Ana, CA $73,900

Long Beach, CA $73,900

Anchorage, AK $73,800

Anaheim, CA $73,800

Santa Maria, CA $73,600

Everett, WA $73,600

Danbury, CT $73,400

Bremerton, WA $73,300

Tacoma, WA $73,000

New Suffolk, NY $73,000

Sacramento, CA $73,000

Santa Barbara, CA $72,900

Brockton, MA $72,800

San Diego, CA $72,800

Trenton, NJ $72,800

Fairbanks, AK $72,600

Lompoc, CA $72,400

Lowell, MA $72,400

Ventura, CA $72,400

Nashua, NH $72,400

Stockton, CA $72,300

Modesto, CA $71,900

Poughkeepsie, NY $71,700

New Haven, CT $71,600

Kennewick, WA $71,600

Olympia, WA $71,600

Lawrence, MA $71,300

New Bedford, MA $71,200

Hartford, CT $71,200

Riverside, CA $71,200

Richland, WA $71,200

Bakersfield, CA $71,100

Norwich, CT $71,000

Portsmouth, NH $71,000

New London, CT $71,000

San Bernardino, CA $71,000

New Britain, CT $71,000

Atlantic City, NJ $71,000

Boulder, CO $70,800

Portland, OR $70,700

Worcester, MA $70,700

Minneapolis, MN $70,500

Philadelphia, PA $70,400

Honolulu, HI $70,200

Saint Paul, MN $70,200

Vineland, NJ $70,200

Providence, RI $70,000

Chicago, IL $69,800

Bellingham, WA $69,700

Springfield, MA $69,600

Baltimore, MD $69,600

Chico, CA $69,400

Pittsfield, MA $69,300

Manchester, NH $69,100

Spokane, WA $68,800

Denver, CO $68,800

Albany, NY $68,500

Troy, NY $68,500

Nassau, NY $68,400

Wilmington, DE $68,300

Schenectady, NY $68,300

Burlington, VT $68,200

Salem, OR $68,200

Portland, ME $68,000

Yakima, WA $67,900

Rochester, MN $67,700

Milwaukee, WI $67,600

Reno, NV $67,600

Fresno, CA $67,600

Allentown, PA $67,500

Ann Arbor, MI $67,500

Detroit, MI $67,500

Colorado Springs, CO $67,400

Syracuse, NY $67,300

Carson City, NV $67,300

Houston, TX $67,300

Eugene, OR $67,200

Gary, IN $67,100

Springfield, OR $67,100

Bismarck, ND $67,100

Galveston, TX $67,000

Medford, OR $66,900

Fort Collins, CO $66,900

Concord, NH $66,900

Austin, TX $66,800

Mesa, AZ $66,700

Reading, PA $66,700

Phoenix, AZ $66,700

Dallas, TX $66,700

Saint Cloud, MN $66,600

Madison, WI $66,500

Utica, NY $66,300

Rochester, NY $66,200

Des Moines, IA $66,200

Raleigh, NC $66,200

Atlanta, GA $66,100

Battle Creek, MI $66,100

Salt Lake City, UT $66,100

Lancaster, PA $66,000

Harrisburg, PA $65,900

Kansas City, MO $65,800

Kansas City, KS $65,800

Champaign, IL $65,800

Fort Worth, TX $65,800

Columbus, OH $65,800

Boca Raton, FL $65,800

Indianapolis, IN $65,700

Cleveland, OH $65,700

Pittsburgh, PA $65,700

Richmond, VA $65,700

Las Vegas, NV $65,600

Cincinnati, OH $65,600

Petersburg, VA $65,500

Huntsville, AL $65,400

Lansing, MI $65,400

Charlotte, NC $65,300

Racine, WI $65,300

Dayton, OH $65,300

Buffalo, NY $65,300

Pueblo, CO $65,300

Lebanon, PA $65,300

Appleton, WI $65,300

Saint Louis, MO $65,200

York, PA $65,200

Elkhart, IN $65,200

Gastonia, NC $65,200

Billings, MT $65,200

Binghamton, NY $65,100

Toledo, OH $65,100

Rock Hill, SC $65,100

Lorain, OH $65,100

Benton Harbor, MI $65,100

Beaumont, TX $65,100

Rockford, IL $65,000

Springfield, IL $65,000

Elyria, OH $65,000

Fargo, ND $65,000

Flagstaff, AZ $64,900

Fort Lauderdale, FL $64,900

Duluth, MN $64,900

Miami, FL $64,900

Cheyenne, WY $64,800

Grand Forks, ND $64,800

Bangor, ME $64,700

Cedar Rapids, IA $64,600

Durham, NC $64,600

Louisville, KY $64,600

Grand Rapids, MI $64,500

Hialeah, FL $64,500

Casper, WY $64,400

Scranton, PA $64,400

Akron, OH $64,300

New Orleans, LA $64,300

Virginia Beach, VA $64,300

Peoria, IL $64,200

Sarasota, FL $64,200

Nashville, TN $64,200

Omaha, NE $64,200

Green Bay, WI $64,200

Davenport, IA $64,100

Baton Rouge, LA $64,100

Charleston, SC $64,100

Jamestown, NY $64,100

Tucson, AZ $64,000

Saint Petersburg, FL $64,000

Tampa, FL $64,000

Evansville, IN $63,900

Port Arthur, TX $63,900

Bradenton, FL $63,900

Santa Fe, NM $63,800

Clearwater, FL $63,700

Orlando, FL $63,700

La Crosse, WI $63,500

Canton, OH $63,500

Albuquerque, NM $63,500

Newport News, VA $63,500

High Point, NC $63,400

Ogden, UT $63,400

Corpus Christi, TX $63,400

Salisbury, NC $63,300

Jacksonville, FL $63,300

Saginaw, MI $63,300

Laramie, WY $63,300

Norfolk, VA $63,300

Rock Island, IL $63,300

Fort Myers, FL $63,200

Boise, ID $63,200

Moline, IL $63,200

Memphis, TN $63,200

Waterloo, IA $63,100

Tulsa, OK $63,100

Spartanburg, SC $63,000

Lincoln, NE $63,000

Fort Wayne, IN $63,000

Provo, UT $63,000

Cedar Falls, IA $62,900

San Antonio, TX $62,900

Savannah, GA $62,800

Greensboro, NC $62,800

South Bend, IN $62,800

Muskegon, MI $62,700

Birmingham, AL $62,700

Winston Salem, NC $62,700

Augusta, GA $62,500

Lexington, KY $62,500

Greenville, SC $62,500

Lake Charles, LA $62,500

Anderson, IN $62,500

Columbia, SC $62,400

Tuscaloosa, AL $62,400

Lima, OH $62,400

Wichita, KS $62,400

Springfield, OH $62,300

Asheville, NC $62,200

Bloomington, IN $62,200

Knoxville, TN $61,900

Shreveport, LA $61,900

Wilmington, NC $61,900

Roanoke, VA $61,900

Oklahoma City, OK $61,700

Topeka, KS $61,700

Frankfort, KY $61,700

Chillicothe, OH $61,600

Longview, TX $61,600

Melbourne, FL $61,600

Terre Haute, IN $61,500

Sioux Falls, SD $61,500

Mobile, AL $61,500

Altoona, PA $61,500

Killeen, TX $61,400

Amarillo, TX $61,400

Fayetteville, AR $61,300

Chattanooga, TN $61,300

Sioux City, IA $61,300

Idaho Falls, ID $61,200

Lynchburg, VA $61,200

Gainesville, FL $61,100

Portsmouth, OH $61,100

Youngstown, OH $61,000

Temple, TX $61,000

Pensacola, FL $61,000

Clarksville, TN $61,000

Lafayette, LA $61,000

Little Rock, AR $61,000

Daytona Beach, FL $61,000

Hopkinsville, KY $60,800

Erie, PA $60,800

Florence, SC $60,700

Charleston, WV $60,600

Great Falls, MT $60,600

Waco, TX $60,500

Fayetteville, NC $60,500

Macon, GA $60,500

Tallahassee, FL $60,500

Helena, MT $60,400

Pine Bluff, AR $60,400

Vincennes, IN $60,300

Lubbock, TX $60,300

Alamogordo, NM $60,200

Twin Falls, ID $60,200

Rapid City, SD $60,200

Parkersburg, WV $60,000

Greenville, MS $60,000

Jackson, MS $60,000

Huntington, WV $60,000

Montgomery, AL $59,900

Wichita Falls, TX $59,900

Springfield, MO $59,900

Monroe, LA $59,800

Biloxi, MS $59,800

Columbus, GA $59,700

Sumter, SC $59,700

Johnstown, PA $59,700

Pascagoula, MS $59,600

Abilene, TX $59,600

Kingsport, TN $59,400

Albany, GA $59,400

Gulfport, MS $59,400

Alexandria, LA $59,100

Fort Smith, AR $59,000

El Paso, TX $58,800

Las Cruces, NM $58,500

Harlingen, TX $58,300

Pocatello, ID $58,300

Florence, AL $58,200

Brownsville, TX $58,200

Mcallen, TX $58,100

Dothan, AL $58,000

Columbus, MS $57,600

Altus, OK $57,300

Lawton, OK $57,100

Pierre, SD $56,900

What Skills Can Increase an Ophthalmic Technician/Scribe's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

Customer Service (Mentioned in 12.09% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
Photography (Mentioned in 2.58% Job Postings): Photography is the art, application and practice of creating durable images by recording light or other electromagnetic radiation, either electronically by means of an image sensor, or chemically by means of a light-sensitive material such as photographic film. It is employed in many fields of science, manufacturing (e.g., photolithography), and business, as well as its more direct uses for art, film and video production, recreational purposes, hobby, and mass communication. Typically, a lens is used to focus the light reflected or emitted from objects into a real image on the light-sensitive surface inside a camera during a timed exposure. With an electronic image sensor, this produces an electrical charge at each pixel, which is electronically processed and stored in a digital image file for subsequent display or processing. The result with photographic emulsion is an invisible latent image, which is later chemically "developed" into a visible image, either negative or positive depending on the purpose of the photographic material and the method of processing. A negative image on film is traditionally used to photographically create a positive image on a paper base, known as a print, either by using an enlarger or by contact printing.
Triage (Mentioned in 1.67% Job Postings): Triage (/ˈtriːɑːʒ, triˈɑːʒ/) is the process of determining the priority of patients' treatments based on the severity of their condition. This rations patient treatment efficiently when resources are insufficient for all to be treated immediately; influencing the order and priority of emergency treatment, emergency transport, or transport destination for the patient. This article covers the various types of triage systems as it occurs in medical emergencies, including the prehospital setting, disasters, and emergency department treatment, along with their limitations and ethical considerations.

Skills	Demand Percentage
Customer Service	12.09%
Photography	2.58%
Triage	1.67%

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What skills can make your compensation higher?

Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on an Ophthalmic Technician/Scribe's salary.

Accountability: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.
Patient Education: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
Flexibility: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.

Skill	Salary	Salary % Increase
Accountability	$74,925	11%
Patient Education	$71,550	6%
Flexibility	$70,875	5%

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Ophthalmic Technician/Scribe Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Ophthalmic Technician/Scribe salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $71,573. While startup companies pay approximate $61,000.

Ophthalmic Technician/Scribe Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$61,000
Growth Stage	51~500	$64,397
Established	501~5000	$69,214
Enterprise	5000+	$71,573

Ophthalmic Technician/Scribe Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Ophthalmic Technician/Scribe roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Healthcare, offers compensation 20% above the average. Conversely, Ophthalmic Technician/Scribe positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Ophthalmic Technician/Scribe as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for an Ophthalmic Technician/Scribe

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Healthcare	$81,000	$39.0	20%

How Education impacts an Ophthalmic Technician/Scribe's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Ophthalmic Technician/Scribes enter the field with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for an Ophthalmic Technician/Scribe with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $50,848 and $54,575).

Ophthalmic Technician/Scribe Salaries by Degree Level

$56,000
$55,300
$54,500
$53,800
$53,100
$52,400
$51,600
$50,900

Typical Education for Ophthalmic Technician/Scribe
Degree Level	% of user with this level of education
No Diploma	1.9%
High School	58.7%
Associates	21.1%
Bachelors	16.1%
Masters	1.3%
Doctorate	1.0%

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Ophthalmic Technician/Scribe Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Ophthalmic Technician/Scribe's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$59,600

Average $67,500/year

$71,600

$4,967

Average $5,625/month

$5,967

$1,146

Average $1,298/week

$1,377

$29

Average $32/hour

$34

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$71,600	$5,967	$1,377	$34
Average	$67,500	$5,625	$1,298	$32
25th Percentile	$59,600	$4,967	$1,146	$29

Salary Trends for Ophthalmic Technician/Scribe

Salaries for an Ophthalmic Technician/Scribe can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $55,644 in 2023 to around $55,263 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Ophthalmic Technician/Scribe salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Ophthalmic Technician/Scribe Over Time

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2023	$55,644
2024	$55,899
2025	$55,263
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Most common benefits for Ophthalmic Technician/Scribe

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Common company salaries for Ophthalmic Technician/Scribe

Here are companies hiring for Ophthalmic Technician/Scribe and their salaries, click below for more details.

N $97,099/per year

New York Police Department Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

S $95,962/per year

State of New York - Metropolitan Transportation Authority Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

U $94,615/per year

US Department of Transportation Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

U $93,141/per year

US General Services Administration Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

L $92,342/per year

Los Angeles County Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

D $92,011/per year

Department of Justice - Federal Bureau of Prisons Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

U $91,967/per year

US Department of Commerce Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

U $91,755/per year

US Department of Energy Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

F $91,673/per year

Federal Bureau of Investigation Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

N $90,276/per year

Naval Sea Systems Command Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

T $88,975/per year

The US Immigration and Customs Enforcement Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

S $88,721/per year

San Diego County Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

T $88,664/per year

The TTB Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

L $87,569/per year

Lutheran Services Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

M $85,066/per year

Maryland Inc Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

S $83,780/per year

State University of New York Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

N $82,969/per year

New York State Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

P $82,703/per year

Puerto Rico Department of Education Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

U $80,526/per year

US Central Command Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

H $80,286/per year

Health and Safety Executive Northern Ireland Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

A $79,270/per year

Air Force Reserve Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

A $78,505/per year

American Automobile Association (AAA) Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

S $76,678/per year

State of Florida - Department of Health Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

N $75,183/per year

New York State Department Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

S $75,106/per year

State University System of Florida Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

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FAQ about Ophthalmic Technician/Scribe

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Ophthalmic Technician/Scribe?

The Healthcare industry offers the highest average compensation for Ophthalmic Technician/Scribe roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

2. What is the highest salary of a medical scribe?

The highest salary for an Ophthalmic Technician/Scribe is $62,200. Entry-level positions typically start around $48,200, while mid-level roles average $54,800. Salaries can vary based on experience and location, but these figures provide a solid overview of potential earnings in this field.

3. Is medical scribe good clinical experience?

Yes, working as an ophthalmic technician/scribe provides valuable clinical experience, enhancing your CV. While it may not count as formal US Clinical Experience, it offers practical knowledge of electronic health records (EHR) and patient interactions. Additionally, the salary range for this role is between $48,200 and $62,200, reflecting its importance in the healthcare field.

4. How much do medical scribes get paid in Australia?

In Australia, the salary for an Ophthalmic Technician/Scribe ranges from $48,200 to $62,200 annually, with a median salary of $54,800. This translates to an hourly rate of approximately $23 to $30, depending on experience and location.

5. Which scribe company pays the most?

If you are looking for the best-paying companies for medical scribes, consider those offering salaries within the range of $48,200 to $62,200. The median salary for an Ophthalmic Technician/Scribe is approximately $54,800, making it a competitive field with potential for growth in earnings.

6. Is being a medical scribe good?

Being a medical scribe offers valuable experience in a medical setting, with a salary range for Ophthalmic Technicians/Scribes between $48,200 and $62,200. This role allows you to earn income to pay off loans, save for medical school, and gain insights by shadowing physicians closely. It's a great opportunity for those pursuing a career in healthcare.

7. How much does a medical scribe make in us?

In the U.S., the salary for an Ophthalmic Technician/Scribe ranges from a minimum of $48,200 to a maximum of $62,200, with a median salary of $54,800. This reflects the competitive nature of the role, offering a solid income for those in the field.

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