What are the main factors that influence an Ophthalmology Technician's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change An Ophthalmology Technician's salary?

An Ophthalmology Technician's salary grows with experience: starting around $66,739 for beginners, reaching about $69,736 at mid-level, and approach $71,612 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Ophthalmology Technician?

Ophthalmology Technician salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Ophthalmology Technician roles are District of Columbia $73,901, California $73,621, Massachusetts $72,639. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Ophthalmology Technician roles make?

Salaries for Ophthalmology Technician level roles vary by specialization: Ophthalmic Assistant Ophthalmology: $343,709; Ophthalmology Tech: $342,345; Health Technician Ophthalmology: $336,237; Ophthalmology Physician Assistant: $110,149; Assistant Professor, Ophthalmology: $93,582.

Ophthalmology Technician Salary in Delaware

How much does an Ophthalmology Technician make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for an Ophthalmology Technician in Delaware is $67,593 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $32.

However, an Ophthalmology Technician's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $76,944
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $58,807 to $72,488
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $50,807

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Ophthalmology Technician Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$72,488	$6,041	$1,394	$35
Average	$67,593	$5,633	$1,300	$32
25th Percentile	$58,807	$4,901	$1,131	$28

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Key Factors That Influence Ophthalmology Technician Salaries

An Ophthalmology Technician'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 and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Ophthalmology Technician Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Ophthalmology Technician'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): $66,739
Early Career (1-2 years): $66,983
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $69,736
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $71,487
Expert (over 8 years): $71,612

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Ophthalmology Technician	$66,739
Intermediate Level Ophthalmology Technician	$66,983
Senior Level Ophthalmology Technician	$69,736
Specialist Level Ophthalmology Technician	$71,487
Expert Level Ophthalmology Technician	$71,612

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How Do Ophthalmology Technician 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 Ophthalmology Technicians. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $73,901.
California: $73,621.
Massachusetts: $72,639.

District of Columbia $73,901 California $73,621 Massachusetts $72,639 Washington $72,372 New Jersey $72,346 Alaska $72,252 Connecticut $71,331 New York $70,957

Hawaii $69,763 Rhode Island $69,202 Maryland $68,821 Minnesota $68,301 Colorado $68,101 Illinois $68,034 Oregon $67,780 Delaware $67,593

New Hampshire $67,476 Virginia $67,213 Pennsylvania $66,445 Nevada $66,058 North Dakota $65,931 Michigan $65,731 Wisconsin $65,658 Vermont $65,511

Texas $65,104 Maine $65,077 Arizona $65,037 Ohio $64,990 Georgia $64,376 Indiana $64,069 Wyoming $64,009 Utah $63,916

Iowa $63,876 Kansas $63,555 Louisiana $63,462 North Carolina $63,428 Missouri $63,415 Florida $63,155 Montana $63,015 Nebraska $62,881

Kentucky $62,808 South Carolina $62,541 Tennessee $62,374 Idaho $62,307 New Mexico $61,820 Oklahoma $61,713 Alabama $61,319 South Dakota $60,658

Arkansas $60,298 West Virginia $60,105 Mississippi $59,524

Top Paying Cities for Ophthalmology Technicians

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:

Lincoln: $69,956
Little Creek: $69,309
Magnolia: $69,596

Lincoln, DE $69,956 Little Creek, DE $69,309 Magnolia, DE $69,596 Milford, DE $69,956 Marydel, DE $69,048 Millsboro, DE $69,956 Millville, DE $70,423 Milton, DE $69,956

Nassau, DE $69,956 Ocean View, DE $70,423 Rehoboth Beach, DE $70,423 Seaford, DE $69,222 Selbyville, DE $70,423 Smyrna, DE $68,968 Viola, DE $69,596 Woodside, DE $69,396

Bear, DE $68,461 Newark, DE $68,488 Claymont, DE $68,541 Delaware City, DE $68,488 Hockessin, DE $68,541 Kirkwood, DE $68,488 Middletown, DE $68,828 Montchanin, DE $68,541

New Castle, DE $68,541 Odessa, DE $68,922 Port Penn, DE $68,301 Rockland, DE $68,541 Saint Georges, DE $68,488 Townsend, DE $68,821 Winterthur, DE $68,541 Lewes, DE $69,956

Wilmington, DE $68,541 Dover, DE $69,275 Dover Afb, DE $69,436 Bethany Beach, DE $70,423 Bethel, DE $69,222 Bridgeville, DE $69,956 Camden Wyoming, DE $69,349 Cheswold, DE $69,115

Clayton, DE $68,942 Dagsboro, DE $70,423 Delmar, DE $69,222 Ellendale, DE $69,956 Felton, DE $69,956 Fenwick Island, DE $70,423 Frankford, DE $70,423 Frederica, DE $69,956

Georgetown, DE $69,956 Greenwood, DE $69,956 Harbeson, DE $69,956 Harrington, DE $69,956 Hartly, DE $68,908 Houston, DE $69,956 Kenton, DE $68,942 Laurel, DE $69,222

Yorklyn, DE $68,541

Ophthalmology Technician Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Ophthalmology Technician'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.

Last Updated on January 01, 2026

$58,807

Average $67,593/year

$72,488

$4,901

Average $5,633/month

$6,041

$1,131

Average $1,300/week

$1,394

$28

Average $32/hour

$35

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$72,488	$6,041	$1,394	$35
Average	$67,593	$5,633	$1,300	$32
25th Percentile	$58,807	$4,901	$1,131	$28

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