The median annual wage for Ophthalmic Medical Technicians in California is $47,940 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $53,870.
Pay spans roughly $36,430 at the 10th percentile to $82,710 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $23.05 per hour. An estimated 4,090 people work as ophthalmic medical technicians in California.
| Median (annual) | $47,940 |
| Mean (annual) | $53,870 |
| Median (hourly) | $23.05 |
| 10th percentile | $36,430 |
| 90th percentile | $82,710 |
| Employment | 4,090 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.