How much does an Assistant Ophthalmic Technician make in Wilmington, NC? The average Assistant Ophthalmic Technician salary in Wilmington, NC is $42,874 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $38,333 and $50,638. 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. 

Assistant Ophthalmic Technician Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Assistant Ophthalmic Technician Salary $34,199 Wilmington,NC March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Assistant Ophthalmic Technician Salary $38,333 Wilmington,NC March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Assistant Ophthalmic Technician Salary $42,874 Wilmington,NC March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Assistant Ophthalmic Technician Salary $50,638 Wilmington,NC March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Assistant Ophthalmic Technician Salary $57,707 Wilmington,NC March 26, 2024
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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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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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About Wilmington, North Carolina    Wilmington is a port city and the county seat of New Hanover County in coastal southeastern North Carolina, United States. With a population of 119,04....More

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