Assistant Ophthalmic Technician Salary in Altoona, Pennsylvania

Assistant Ophthalmic Technician Salary in Altoona, PA

How much does an Assistant Ophthalmic Technician make in Altoona, PA? The average Assistant Ophthalmic Technician salary in Altoona, PA is $43,246 as of May 28, 2024, but the range typically falls between $38,668 and $51,077. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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10th Percentile Assistant Ophthalmic Technician Salary $34,500 Altoona,PA May 28, 2024
25th Percentile Assistant Ophthalmic Technician Salary $38,668 Altoona,PA May 28, 2024
50th Percentile Assistant Ophthalmic Technician Salary $43,246 Altoona,PA May 28, 2024
75th Percentile Assistant Ophthalmic Technician Salary $51,077 Altoona,PA May 28, 2024
90th Percentile Assistant Ophthalmic Technician Salary $58,207 Altoona,PA May 28, 2024
25% $38,668 10% $34,500 90% $58,207 75% $51,077 $43,246 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Job Description for Assistant Ophthalmic Technician

Assistant Ophthalmic Technician assists with providing technical services to patients and assists ophthalmologists or optometrists in the examination and treatment of eye disorders. Takes patient history and conducts visual acuity screenings. Being an Assistant Ophthalmic Technician prepares patients for exams and procedures. Takes measurements and documents exam results. Additionally, Assistant Ophthalmic Technician operates, maintains, and sanitizes ophthalmic equipment and instruments. May dispense contact lenses. Requires a high school diploma. May require Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA). Typically reports to a manager. Assistant Ophthalmic Technician's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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  • Government Jobs - Westtown, PA
    Government Jobs - Full Time, Non Exempt - $18.98 Hourly Summary / Main Purpose of Job: The Voting Machine Assistant Technician is responsible for assisting...
    - 4 Days Ago
  • Dialysis Clinic, Inc. - Hastings, PA
    Overview. Dialysis Clinic, Inc. is recruiting top talent interested in supporting our nonprofit mission to prioritize individualized care for patients faci...
    - 5 Days Ago
  • Medix - Cranberry Twp, PA
    We are curretnly hiring for Medical Assitants and Ophthalmic Technicians. Are you passionate about providing superior medical and surgical eye care. We are...
    - 3 Days Ago
  • Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center - Hershey, PA
    Penn State Health - Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. Location. US:PA: Hershey. Work Type. Full Time. FTE. 1.00. Shift. Day. Hours. Varied days. SUMMARY OF...
    - 4 Days Ago
  • The Eye Center of Central PA - Lewisburg, PA
    The Eye Center of Central PA. is seeking skilled and motivated. Ophthalmic Technicians. to join our team. As an. Ophthalmic Technician. you will play a vit...
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Assistant Ophthalmic Technician Pay Difference by Location

Assistant Ophthalmic Technician salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Assistant Ophthalmic Technician, the highest Assistant Ophthalmic Technician salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Assistant Ophthalmic Technician salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Assistant Ophthalmic Technician salary is in Miami, FL, where the Assistant Ophthalmic Technician salary is 3.5% lower than national average salary.

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-3.5%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 4.9%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.1%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 16.8%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-1.3%

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