The median annual wage for Ophthalmic Medical Technicians in Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC is $39,210 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $41,720.
Pay spans roughly $36,420 at the 10th percentile to $49,170 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $18.85 per hour. An estimated 550 people work as ophthalmic medical technicians in Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC.
| Median (annual) | $39,210 |
| Mean (annual) | $41,720 |
| Median (hourly) | $18.85 |
| 10th percentile | $36,420 |
| 90th percentile | $49,170 |
| Employment | 550 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.