The median annual wage for Ophthalmic Medical Technicians in Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA is $35,470 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $36,880.
Pay spans roughly $30,190 at the 10th percentile to $48,120 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $17.05 per hour. An estimated 180 people work as ophthalmic medical technicians in Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA.
| Median (annual) | $35,470 |
| Mean (annual) | $36,880 |
| Median (hourly) | $17.05 |
| 10th percentile | $30,190 |
| 90th percentile | $48,120 |
| Employment | 180 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.