The median annual wage for Ophthalmic Medical Technicians in New Orleans-Metairie, LA is $44,940 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $48,320.
Pay spans roughly $38,970 at the 10th percentile to $65,640 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $21.60 per hour. An estimated 170 people work as ophthalmic medical technicians in New Orleans-Metairie, LA.
| Median (annual) | $44,940 |
| Mean (annual) | $48,320 |
| Median (hourly) | $21.60 |
| 10th percentile | $38,970 |
| 90th percentile | $65,640 |
| Employment | 170 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.