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

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

What industry pays the highest salary for Ophthalmic?

The Healthcare industry offers the highest average compensation for Ophthalmic roles, with salaries approximately 40% above the market median.

How does experience change An Ophthalmic's salary?

An Ophthalmic's salary grows with experience: starting around $328,734 for beginners, reaching about $331,756 at mid-level, and approach $339,473 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Ophthalmic?

Ophthalmic salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Ophthalmic roles are District of Columbia $371,151, California $369,743, Massachusetts $364,816. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Ophthalmic roles make?

Salaries for Ophthalmic level roles vary by specialization: Ophthalmic Nurse: $74,336; Ophthalmic Technologist: $67,821; Ophthalmic Tech: $67,628; Ophthalmic Technician: $67,410; Ophthalmic Tester: $66,494.

Ophthalmic Salary in Delaware

How much does an Ophthalmic make in Delaware?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for an Ophthalmic in Delaware is $339,473 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $163.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $406,490
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $318,459 to $374,552
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $299,326

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Ophthalmic Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$374,552	$31,213	$7,203	$180
Average	$339,473	$28,289	$6,528	$163
25th Percentile	$318,459	$26,538	$6,124	$153

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Key Factors That Influence Ophthalmic Salaries

An Ophthalmic'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 Ophthalmic Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Ophthalmic'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): $328,734
Early Career (1-2 years): $330,245
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $331,756
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $333,872
Expert (over 8 years): $339,473

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Ophthalmic	$328,734
Intermediate Level Ophthalmic	$330,245
Senior Level Ophthalmic	$331,756
Specialist Level Ophthalmic	$333,872
Expert Level Ophthalmic	$339,473

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

District of Columbia: $371,151.
California: $369,743.
Massachusetts: $364,816.

District of Columbia $371,151 California $369,743 Massachusetts $364,816 Washington $363,475 New Jersey $363,341 Alaska $362,871 Connecticut $358,245 New York $356,368

Hawaii $350,368 Rhode Island $347,552 Maryland $345,641 Minnesota $343,027 Colorado $342,021 Illinois $341,686 Oregon $340,412 Delaware $339,473

New Hampshire $338,883 Virginia $337,563 Pennsylvania $333,708 Nevada $331,763 North Dakota $331,126 Michigan $330,121 Wisconsin $329,752 Vermont $329,015

Texas $326,970 Maine $326,836 Arizona $326,634 Ohio $326,400 Georgia $323,316 Indiana $321,774 Wyoming $321,472 Utah $321,003

Iowa $320,802 Kansas $319,193 Louisiana $318,723 North Carolina $318,556 Missouri $318,489 Florida $317,181 Montana $316,477 Nebraska $315,807

Kentucky $315,438 South Carolina $314,097 Tennessee $313,259 Idaho $312,924 New Mexico $310,477 Oklahoma $309,941 Alabama $307,963 South Dakota $304,644

Arkansas $302,834 West Virginia $301,862 Mississippi $298,946

Top Paying Cities for Ophthalmics

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: $337,945
Little Creek: $340,419
Magnolia: $339,929

Lincoln, DE $337,945 Little Creek, DE $340,419 Magnolia, DE $339,929 Milford, DE $338,803 Marydel, DE $339,359 Millsboro, DE $336,527 Millville, DE $337,046 Milton, DE $337,630

Nassau, DE $337,874 Ocean View, DE $336,989 Rehoboth Beach, DE $337,636 Seaford, DE $337,827 Selbyville, DE $336,429 Smyrna, DE $340,653 Viola, DE $339,084 Woodside, DE $339,996

Bear, DE $339,212 Newark, DE $339,084 Claymont, DE $339,778 Delaware City, DE $339,423 Hockessin, DE $339,054 Kirkwood, DE $339,359 Middletown, DE $339,490 Montchanin, DE $339,131

New Castle, DE $339,182 Odessa, DE $339,658 Port Penn, DE $339,886 Rockland, DE $339,165 Saint Georges, DE $339,383 Townsend, DE $339,906 Winterthur, DE $339,205 Lewes, DE $337,760

Wilmington, DE $339,071 Dover, DE $340,419 Dover Afb, DE $338,625 Bethany Beach, DE $336,634 Bethel, DE $336,983 Bridgeville, DE $337,777 Camden Wyoming, DE $339,460 Cheswold, DE $340,308

Clayton, DE $340,318 Dagsboro, DE $336,399 Delmar, DE $335,860 Ellendale, DE $336,879 Felton, DE $338,776 Fenwick Island, DE $336,473 Frankford, DE $335,886 Frederica, DE $339,111

Georgetown, DE $336,272 Greenwood, DE $337,831 Harbeson, DE $336,631 Harrington, DE $338,347 Hartly, DE $339,399 Houston, DE $337,864 Kenton, DE $340,335 Laurel, DE $336,071

Yorklyn, DE $339,155

Ophthalmic Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Ophthalmic roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 80% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Healthcare and Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 40% above the average. In contrast, Ophthalmic positions in Pharmaceuticals or Biotechnology typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Ophthalmic as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Ophthalmic

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Healthcare	$475,263	$228.0	40%
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit	$390,394	$188.0	15%

Ophthalmic Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Ophthalmic'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.

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$318,459

Average $339,473/year

$374,552

$26,538

Average $28,289/month

$31,213

$6,124

Average $6,528/week

$7,203

$153

Average $163/hour

$180

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$374,552	$31,213	$7,203	$180
Average	$339,473	$28,289	$6,528	$163
25th Percentile	$318,459	$26,538	$6,124	$153

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