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

An Optometry Technician's salary grows with experience: starting around $66,225 for beginners, reaching about $69,195 at mid-level, and approach $71,053 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Optometry Technician?

Optometry Technician salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Optometry Technician roles are District of Columbia $73,331, California $73,052, Massachusetts $72,079. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Optometry Technician roles make?

Salaries for Optometry Technician level roles vary by specialization: Optometry Scribe: $143,793; Optometrist Medical Based Optometry: $139,520; Doctor of Optometry: $139,401; Optometry Assistant: $134,776; Optometry Tech: $110,854.

Optometry Technician Salary in Delaware

How much does an Optometry Technician make in Delaware?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for an Optometry Technician in Delaware is $67,072 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $32.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $76,333
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $58,366 to $71,919
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $50,439

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Optometry Technician Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$71,919	$5,993	$1,383	$35
Average	$67,072	$5,589	$1,290	$32
25th Percentile	$58,366	$4,864	$1,122	$28

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Key Factors That Influence Optometry Technician Salaries

An Optometry 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 Optometry Technician Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Optometry 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): $66,225
Early Career (1-2 years): $66,467
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $69,195
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $70,929
Expert (over 8 years): $71,053

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Optometry Technician	$66,225
Intermediate Level Optometry Technician	$66,467
Senior Level Optometry Technician	$69,195
Specialist Level Optometry Technician	$70,929
Expert Level Optometry Technician	$71,053

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

District of Columbia: $73,331.
California: $73,052.
Massachusetts: $72,079.

District of Columbia $73,331 California $73,052 Massachusetts $72,079 Washington $71,814 New Jersey $71,787 Alaska $71,695 Connecticut $70,781 New York $70,410

Hawaii $69,224 Rhode Island $68,668 Maryland $68,290 Minnesota $67,774 Colorado $67,575 Illinois $67,509 Oregon $67,257 Delaware $67,072

New Hampshire $66,955 Virginia $66,694 Pennsylvania $65,933 Nevada $65,549 North Dakota $65,423 Michigan $65,224 Wisconsin $65,151 Vermont $65,005

Texas $64,601 Maine $64,575 Arizona $64,535 Ohio $64,489 Georgia $63,880 Indiana $63,575 Wyoming $63,515 Utah $63,423

Iowa $63,383 Kansas $63,065 Louisiana $62,972 North Carolina $62,939 Missouri $62,926 Florida $62,667 Montana $62,528 Nebraska $62,396

Kentucky $62,323 South Carolina $62,058 Tennessee $61,893 Idaho $61,826 New Mexico $61,343 Oklahoma $61,237 Alabama $60,846 South Dakota $60,190

Arkansas $59,833 West Virginia $59,641 Mississippi $59,065

Top Paying Cities for Optometry 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: $66,770
Little Creek: $67,259
Magnolia: $67,162

Lincoln, DE $66,770 Little Creek, DE $67,259 Magnolia, DE $67,162 Milford, DE $66,939 Marydel, DE $67,049 Millsboro, DE $66,490 Millville, DE $66,592 Milton, DE $66,708

Nassau, DE $66,756 Ocean View, DE $66,581 Rehoboth Beach, DE $66,709 Seaford, DE $66,747 Selbyville, DE $66,470 Smyrna, DE $67,305 Viola, DE $66,995 Woodside, DE $67,175

Bear, DE $67,020 Newark, DE $66,995 Claymont, DE $67,132 Delaware City, DE $67,062 Hockessin, DE $66,989 Kirkwood, DE $67,049 Middletown, DE $67,075 Montchanin, DE $67,004

New Castle, DE $67,014 Odessa, DE $67,108 Port Penn, DE $67,153 Rockland, DE $67,011 Saint Georges, DE $67,054 Townsend, DE $67,157 Winterthur, DE $67,019 Lewes, DE $66,733

Wilmington, DE $66,992 Dover, DE $67,259 Dover Afb, DE $66,904 Bethany Beach, DE $66,511 Bethel, DE $66,580 Bridgeville, DE $66,737 Camden Wyoming, DE $67,069 Cheswold, DE $67,237

Clayton, DE $67,239 Dagsboro, DE $66,464 Delmar, DE $66,358 Ellendale, DE $66,559 Felton, DE $66,934 Fenwick Island, DE $66,479 Frankford, DE $66,363 Frederica, DE $67,000

Georgetown, DE $66,439 Greenwood, DE $66,747 Harbeson, DE $66,510 Harrington, DE $66,849 Hartly, DE $67,057 Houston, DE $66,754 Kenton, DE $67,242 Laurel, DE $66,400

Yorklyn, DE $67,009

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

Understanding how an Optometry 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 May 01, 2026

$58,366

Average $67,072/year

$71,919

$4,864

Average $5,589/month

$5,993

$1,122

Average $1,290/week

$1,383

$28

Average $32/hour

$35

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$71,919	$5,993	$1,383	$35
Average	$67,072	$5,589	$1,290	$32
25th Percentile	$58,366	$4,864	$1,122	$28

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